Ireland’s George Dockrell plays against SL despite turning Covid positive

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The ongoing T20 World Cup reported its first Covid-19 case as Ireland all-rounder George Dockrell has been identified as "potentially positive" for the virus ahead of their match against Sri Lanka, in Hobart on Sunday.

But despite being COVID positive, Dockrell took the field against Sri Lanka and made 14 off 16 balls.

Dockrell has been identified as "potentially positive" for the virus, confirmed Cricket Ireland, adding that he is being managed in accordance with the guidelines of the ICC and national authorities, the Hindistan Times reported.

"Cricket Ireland today confirmed that George Dockrell has been identified as a potential positive for Covid and is being managed in line with current local, national and ICC guidelines for the management of Covid-19," a tweet put out by Cricket Ireland stated.

As per the current regulations, a positive test does not stop a player from playing in the ongoing T20 World Cup or training with his teammate. However, the positive player is required to travel separately on match and training days.

"Dockrell’s symptoms are mild, however team medical staff have managed his movements and interactions in line with tournament and government protocols in a bid for him to play in Sunday's encounter with Sri Lanka at Bellerive Oval," read a report in the tournament's official website, t20worldcup.com. "The ICC Chief Medical Officer, opposition team and stadium staff have been informed of the situation."

Comments - 4

Mahesh Sunday, 23 October 2022 12:03 PM

When team are having issues with injuries. It is a foolish decision to allow such players to play risking everyone.

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Iwazaru Sunday, 23 October 2022 02:03 PM

In the developed countries COVID-19 is now considered as a common cold. People get and recover and no one knows.

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A Sunday, 23 October 2022 02:55 PM

Aisa team would be issue..white side no issue

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 24 October 2022 09:53 PM

Few SL players will definitely be positive within the next couple of days and the rules will change and they will not be allowed to play .

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