Pakistan head coach Misbah-Ul-Haq tests positive for COVID-19
Misbah-ul-Haq steps down as Pakistan's chief selector
Pakistan cricket team's head coach Misbah-Ul-Haq has tested positive for COVID-19. The former Pakistan skipper will undergo a 10-day quarantine in Jamaica.
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"Misbah has tested positive and, as such, will not depart for Lahore with his side later today. Misbah, who is asymptomatic, will now undergo a 10-day quarantine, following which he will depart for Pakistan," said a statement.
The news came hours after Pakistan clinched a win in the second Test match against West Indies, levelling the series 1-1.
"Misbah was the only Pakistan squad member who failed two pre-departure PCR tests. All other members will leave Jamaica as per schedule later today (Wednesday)," added the Pakistan Cricket Board statement.
The 47-year-old who became the head coach of the national team in September 2019 has also been a captain in his playing days.
Misbah has played 75 Tests and 162 ODIs, scoring more than 5,000 runs in each format.
(Inputs from Agency)