Two South African players test Covid-19 positive
Two players of the South African men's cricket team have tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss a specially-arranged culture camp
Johannesburg: Two players of the South African men's cricket team have tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss a specially-arranged culture camp, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
Cricket South Africa (CSA), though did not disclose the names of the two players.
CSA had conducted 50 tests on players and support staff before the team's culture camp in Skukuza from August 18 to 22. The camp, focussing on the team's identity, environment and performance goals, features 32 players.
"The testing is in line with fulfilling the organisation's obligation and commitment to control the spread of the virus," the CSA said in a press release.
"There were no replacements made for the two players who tested positive. All those unable to attend the camp will join the proceedings virtually."
The two players will miss the camp as they have sent into isolation as per the protocols.