Two Zim National Team Players Test Covid-19 Positive

Two Zimbabwe Cricket players have tested positive for Covid-19.

Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Thursday saying Regis Chakabva and Timycen Maruma are in isolation and did not travel with the Chevrons to Pakistan.

“The two were room-mates for a week while in a bio-secure bubble set up,” said ZC in a statement.

ZC added that the two players were part of the reserve side for the main squad currently in Pakistan.

“Two other members of staff who were providing support services at the same facility have also tested positive for the coronavirus following a screening and testing exercise for those who came into close contact with Chakabva and Maruma.

“Zimbabwe’s entire squad for the Pakistan tour stayed at a separate facility – a secluded wing at a Harare hotel – as part of their own bio-secure bubble and they all tested negative before leaving for and upon their arrival in Islamabad this week.

“The touring side is scheduled to undergo another round of coronavirus tests at the end of their quarantine period on Tuesday.
“Chakabva and Maruma, as well as the other two infected backroom staffers, are currently observing a period of self-isolation.”

The Chevrons face Pakistan in their ODI series which begin on October 31. Nhau/Indaba