South Africa vs Pakistan: One Pakistan cricketer part of the squad tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of tour

Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday confirmed that one player who was part of the squad for the tour of South Africa has tested positive and will undergo a repeat test.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that one member of the squad that has been announced for the tour of South Africa tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday. In a statement on its website, the board said that 35 tests were conducted on the players and staff that will be going to South Africa and everyone tested negative, apart from one player. They have not named the player. "A total of 35 tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men's national cricket team on Tuesday, 16 March. All squad members have tested negative, except for one player," PCB said in a statement.