Sports

COVID-19 rules Faheem Ashraf out of Karachi Test

KARACHI: Pakistan’s fast bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf has been ruled out of the Karachi Test of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy, following his contraction to the widely spread virus.

Faheem, who missed the first Test of the ongoing historic series between Pakistan and Australia due to an injury has now been ruled out of the second Test as the fast-bowling all-rounder has tested positive for COVID-19 on his on-arrival test at the team hotel.

The all-rounder is now due to undergo a mandatory isolation period of five days and will miss the Karachi Test.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Faheem’s replacement will be announced in due case if needed.

It is pertinent to mention here that the first Test of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy in Rawalpindi, ended as a draw, while the Karachi Test will be played from March 12 to March at National Stadium.

READ: PAK vs AUS: Players to reach Karachi tomorrow for the second Test

Recent Posts

All-round Hayley Matthews powers West Indies women to sink Pakistan

KARACHI: West Indies women's captain Hayley Matthews claimed 3-25, followed by her 11th T20I half-century…

15 hours ago

Hayley Matthews’ all-round performance helps West Indies level series

KARACHI: West Indies women's captain Hayley Matthews claimed 3-25, followed by her 11th T20I half-century…

17 hours ago

Pakistan women win toss, elect to bat against West Indies in second T20I

KARACHI: Pakistan women’s team won the toss and chose to bat first against the West…

17 hours ago

Lionel Messi scores brace as Inter Miami win 4-1 at New England

Lionel Messi continued his rich vein of scoring in Major League Soccer (MLS), finding the…

19 hours ago

Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie open up after being appointed as Pakistan’s coaches

Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie were named as Pakistan's head coaches for white-ball and red-ball…

19 hours ago

PCB appoints Kirsten, Gillespie as coaches for white, red-ball cricket

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday appointed Gary Kirsten as the white-ball head…

20 hours ago