Aakash Chopra has said that the positive COVID-19 Test results in the England limited-overs squad have shaken the cricketing fraternity one more time.
The English are scheduled to play six limited-overs internationals against Pakistan, starting with the first ODI on July 8. The ECB had to name a new squad under the leadership of Ben Stokes for the series after seven positive cases in their original contingent.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra pointed out that the unfortunate news has sent shockwaves in the cricketing community again.
The former India cricketer said:
“The news of the players testing COVID-positive, it just shook the cricket world one more time. This a regular thing now, something or the other keeps shocking us. Here, although they have not revealed the names, three players and four back-room staff have been found COVID-positive. The entire team has been kept in isolation and a new team has been announced.”
Apart from Ben Stokes, the other prominent names in England’s replacement squad include Dawid Malan, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence and James Vince.
Aakash Chopra on the reason behind the England players testing positive
? Situations like these are so rare and such a fluster, I would say you have got a chance to represent your country so let’s do it with a smile on our face… ? ?
Ben Stokes urges England’s makeshift ODI squad to enjoy the opportunity!#EngvPak, 12.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 7, 2021
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