In what comes as a significant blow to India ahead of the one-off Test against England beginning on July 1, Rohit Sharma has tested positive for Covid-19. A BCCI release stated that the Indian captain has been placed under isolation and an RT-PCR test has been scheduled for Sunday to confirm and determine the severity of the infection.
Rohit featured in India’s ongoing tour game against Leicestershire but didn’t bat on Day 3 of India’s second innings. He opened the batting in the first essay and made 25 before being dismissed by Roman Walker. India are already rueing the services of other regular opener KL Rahul, who is down with a groin injury.
UPDATE – #TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Saturday. He is currently in isolation at the team hotel and is under the care of the BCCI Medical Team.
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 25, 2022
Rohit Sharma, India’s Test captain, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has begun a period of self-isolation.
India’s Test against England begins on Friday, July 1.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/SjjbJ26zuU
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) June 26, 2022
