Islamabad United’s Fawad Ahmed tests positive for coronavirus
Development was confirmed by United on their Twitter account
Source: AFP
Islamabad United’s leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The development was confirmed by the franchise on their Twitter account Monday evening.
One of our players, Fawad Ahmed tested positive for Covid and was immediately put in isolation 2 days ago. All other Islamabad United players & members have tested negative & have been cleared to play.
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) March 1, 2021
We wish Fawad a speedy recovery.#Sherus are ready to roar tonight!! https://t.co/ry0l6L3akx
According to the PCB’s press release, Fawad was already in isolation after showing symptoms two days ago.
The 12th match of the Pakistan Super League, where Islamabad United was scheduled to face Quetta Gladiators, was postponed till Tuesday following the confirmation.
The PCB confirmed that players of both teams have tested negative but the match has been postponed to give them time to prepare.
