A COVID-positive player will be allowed to play during the T20 World Cup and will not be withdrawn if the team doctor feels it is appropriate for him to play. As per the latest ICC playing conditions, a COVID-positive player will be allowed to play if cleared by the team doctor.
The teams will be allowed to replace him if the player isn’t cleared. But his participation in a fixture won’t be hampered if he is cleared to play despite being positive for the infection.
During the final of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the ICC had allowed Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath to play despite testing positive. She was spotted sitting separately with a mask on. But she celebrated with her side after they clinched the gold medal. The men’s World Cup could also witness the same scenes.
Also, the ICC has announced that there will be no isolation for any COVID positive player. Earlier, even a player’s close contacts were asked to isolate. But that won’t be the case now.
Also, there will be no mandatory testing during the tournament. The players have taken countless COVID-19 tests since 2020 but they won’t have to give their samples from now. The COVID-19 situation has improved across the globe and people have successfully combated the threat by taking vaccines.
The 8th edition of the T20 World Cup is being played in Australia. The opening game of the tournament took place today (October 16) in Geelong while the final is scheduled to take place on November 13 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The two semi-finals will be held on November 9 and 10 in Sydney and Adelaide, respectively. Rohit Sharma-led Team India will open its campaign against Pakistan on October 23. The fixture will be played at MCG.
