Former Indian skipper, Sourav Ganguly, who is currently serving as the BCCI president has come in defense of the Indian cricketers who were spotted without wearing masks at the Wimbledon and Euros during their 20-day break post the World Test Championship (WTC) final loss against New Zealand.
As per the quotes in News18, Sourav Ganguly said, “We have seen Euro Championship and Wimbledon in England. Rules have changed (with the crowd being allowed inside venues). They were on leave and it’s physically impossible to wear a mask all the time.”
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The young Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant has tested positive ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England, scheduled to be commencing on August 4 in Nottingham. Pant was tested positive on July 8 and nearing towards completion of his self-quarantine period.
Pant is asymptomatic and currently undergoing self-isolation at the place where he reported positive.
One of the support staff, Dayanand Garani has also tested Covid-19 positive on July 14. The BCCI Medical Team has identified B. Arun, Bowling Coach, Wriddhiman Saha, and Abhimanyu Easwaran had come in close contact with Garani, who was in the team hotel when he tested positive following RT-PCR tests on July 14.
The four personnel will be undergoing isolation for 10 days and will remain in their respective rooms in the team hotel in London.
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On India’s five-match Test series, Sourav Ganguly said: “It can’t be predicted. It’s a long series, so there will be chances for both the teams to equalize. India lost the inaugural WTC final against New Zealand by eight wickets in Southampton. Talking about the same, Ganguly said, “Just one single match can’t decide whether they are bad or good.”
Team India will begin their preparations for the upcoming five-match Test series against England with a three-day practice match at Emirates Riverside against County XI starting on Tuesday.
