Afghanistan spinner Mujeebur Rahman tests COVID positive

BRISBANE: Afghanistan spinner Mujeebur Rahman, who is set to play for Brisbane Heat in the upcoming Big Bash League, has tested positive for coronavirus. Heat informed on Friday that Mujeeb is recovering from Covid-19 after testing positive during hotel quarantine in Queensland. He will remain in the care of the Queensland Health Department until he is cleared to link with the Heat for BBL 10 which starts December 10. The spinner travelled from his home of Kabul last week but reported symptoms during his mandatory quarantine period this week, the club informed.

Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said the welfare of Mujeeb was of the highest concern for QC and the Brisbane Heat. IANS

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