Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza tests COVID-19 positive

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Bangladesh daily Dhaka Tribune confirmed the news quoting a source.

"Mashrafe complained of fever on Thursday night. On Friday, his sample for COVID-19 test was collected and the result showed positive (today)," the source was quoted as saying on Saturday afternoon. "He is doing well at the moment and is taking treatment at home. His family is also fine."

The right-arm bowler has so far represented Bangladesh in 220 ODIs in which he has scalped 270 wickets. He has also played 36 Tests and 54 T20Is in which he has picked 78 and 42 wickets respectively. IANS

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