Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the first T20I against West Indies in Hobart on Friday (Feb 9) but will still lead the side on the ground in line with safety protocols, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a statement. The newly-appointed captain will use a separate dressing room and maintain distance from everyone on the field.

“Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19 but will still play in tomorrow’s first T20 against the Windies in Hobart, in line with CA protocols. Marsh will use a separate dressing room during the match and stay distanced while on the field. #AUSvWI,” CA said in a statement.

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The lanky cricketer will obey the safety guidelines while leading the team from a distance in the three-match T20I series.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, this decision from the CA has come in the wake of other Australian cricketers being allowed to play despite coming in contact with the virus.

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The Australian duo of keeper-batter Josh Inglis and all-rounder Cameron Green also took the field after testing positive for COVID-19. Besides, head coach Andrew McDonald also fell victim to this still-spreading virus, which once sent everyone worldwide into a complete shutdown.

<h2>Australia eye ending home season on top</h2>

After beating Pakistan in home Tests and clean-sweeping West Indies in the three-match ODIs, Australia will aim to wrap their summer schedule on a high by standing tall in the shortest format.&nbsp;

Though Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc continue to rest following the Test series (against WI) that ended 1-1, Australia will field a relatively experienced side for the T20I series starting in Hobart.

With Steve Smith also rested, Australia brought back hard-hitting all-rounders like Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, with experienced campaigner Matthew Wade returning to the scheme of things.

With five all-rounders, including captain Marsh, who will likely bat at his favourite position at number three, Australia will have a star-studded XI to open proceedings in the T20Is with one eye on the T20 World Cup later (in June in the Caribbean and the USA).

Jason Behrendorff, Spencer Johnson and Josh Hazlewood will make up the pace attack, while Adam Zampa has been picked as the lone spinner.

<h3>Australia vs West Indies T20I schedule –&nbsp;</h3>

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	<li>1st match – Hobart (Feb 9)</li>
	<li>2nd match – Adelaide (Feb 11)</li>
	<li>3rd match – Perth (Feb 13)</li>
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Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the first T20I against West Indies in Hobart on Friday (Feb 9) but will still lead the side on the ground in line with safety protocols, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a statement.

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the first T20I against West Indies in Hobart on Friday (Feb 9) but will still lead the side on the ground in line with safety protocols, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a statement. The newly-appointed captain will use a separate dressing room and maintain distance from everyone on the field. “Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19 but will still play in tomorrow’s first T20 against the Windies in Hobart, in line with CA protocols. Marsh will use a separate dressing room during the match and stay distanced while on the field. #AUSvWI,” CA said in a statement. Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has tested positive to Covid-19 but will still play in tomorrow’s first T20 against the Windies in Hobart, in line with CA protocols. Marsh will use a separate dressing room during the match and stay distanced while on the field. #AUSvWI — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 7, 2024 × The lanky cricketer will obey the safety guidelines while leading the team from a distance in the three-match T20I series. Meanwhile, this decision from the CA has come in the wake of other Australian cricketers being allowed to play despite coming in contact with the virus. ALSO READ: Daryl Mitchell to miss South Africa Test, Australia T20Is to focus on foot rehab The Australian duo of keeper-batter Josh Inglis and all-rounder Cameron Green also took the field after testing positive for COVID-19. Besides, head coach Andrew McDonald also fell victim to this still-spreading virus, which once sent everyone worldwide into a complete shutdown. Australia eye ending home season on top After beating Pakistan in home Tests and clean-sweeping West Indies in the three-match ODIs, Australia will aim to wrap their summer schedule on a high by standing tall in the shortest format. Though Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc continue to rest following the Test series (against WI) that ended 1-1, Australia will field a relatively experienced side for the T20I series starting in Hobart. With Steve Smith also rested, Australia brought back hard-hitting all-rounders like Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, with experienced campaigner Matthew Wade returning to the scheme of things. With five all-rounders, including captain Marsh, who will likely bat at his favourite position at number three, Australia will have a star-studded XI to open proceedings in the T20Is with one eye on the T20 World Cup later (in June in the Caribbean and the USA). Jason Behrendorff, Spencer Johnson and Josh Hazlewood will make up the pace attack, while Adam Zampa has been picked as the lone spinner. Australia vs West Indies T20I schedule – 1st match – Hobart (Feb 9) 2nd match – Adelaide (Feb 11) 3rd match – Perth (Feb 13)

Covid hits Australia camp ahead of West Indies T20Is, captain Marsh to play despite testing positive – CA

The IPL 2022 edition was dealt with a huge blow on Monday evening (April 18) after a string of Covid cases were found in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. Physiotherapist Patrick Farhat had tested positive on April 15, a day before DC's face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), whereas more cases emerged out on April 18, including all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.

In the wake of the Covid cases in the Delhi camp, the DC-Punjab Kings (PBKS) face-off has now been shifted from Pune to Mumbai (i.e. Brabourne Stadium) on Wednesday (April 20).

The BCCI Statement read:&nbsp;The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a change of venue for Match No. 32 – Delhi Capital versus Punjab Kings from MCA Stadium, Pune to Brabourne – CCI scheduled on April 20th, 2022, to avoid any further incident due to any undetected case during a long-distance bus journey in a closed environment.

The change of venue has been triggered due to five COVID-19 positive cases in the Delhi Capitals contingent.

1. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Patrick Farhat – Physiotherapist (tested positive on April 15th)

2. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Chetan Kumar - Sports Massage Therapist (tested positive on April 16th)

3. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Mitchell Marsh – Player (tested positive on April 18th)

4. &nbsp; &nbsp; Dr Abhijit Salvi – Team doctor (tested positive on April 18th)

5. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Akash Mane – Social Media Content team member (tested positive on April 18th)

The COVID positive cases are under isolation and medical observation. They will be tested on Day 6 and 7 and subject to both the tests being negative they will be re-integrated into the Delhi Capitals bio-secured bubble. &nbsp;

From April 16th onwards, the entire Delhi Capitals contingent has been put under a daily RT-PCR testing procedure. The 4th round of RT-PCR tests conducted on April 19th have returned negative.

The Delhi Capitals contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on the morning of April 20th.

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For Delhi, Marsh was subsequently hospitalised&nbsp;and is being monitored by a team of doctors. On the other hand, a few more positive cases in the DC camp might put their clash versus Punjab in jeopardy. While Punjab occupy the seventh spot, with three wins and equal number of defeats, Delhi has only two victories from five games to be languishing at the eighth position.
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The IPL 2022 edition was dealt with a huge blow on Monday evening (April 18) after a string of Covid cases were found in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) camp.

The IPL 2022 edition was dealt with a huge blow on Monday evening (April 18) after a string of Covid cases were found in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. Physiotherapist Patrick Farhat had tested positive on April 15, a day before DC's face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), whereas more cases emerged out on April 18, including all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. In the wake of the Covid cases in the Delhi camp, the DC-Punjab Kings (PBKS) face-off has now been shifted from Pune to Mumbai (i.e. Brabourne Stadium) on Wednesday (April 20). The BCCI Statement read: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a change of venue for Match No. 32 – Delhi Capital versus Punjab Kings from MCA Stadium, Pune to Brabourne – CCI scheduled on April 20th, 2022, to avoid any further incident due to any undetected case during a long-distance bus journey in a closed environment. The change of venue has been triggered due to five COVID-19 positive cases in the Delhi Capitals contingent. 1. Mr Patrick Farhat – Physiotherapist (tested positive on April 15th) 2. Mr Chetan Kumar - Sports Massage Therapist (tested positive on April 16th) 3. Mr Mitchell Marsh – Player (tested positive on April 18th) 4. Dr Abhijit Salvi – Team doctor (tested positive on April 18th) 5. Mr Akash Mane – Social Media Content team member (tested positive on April 18th) The COVID positive cases are under isolation and medical observation. They will be tested on Day 6 and 7 and subject to both the tests being negative they will be re-integrated into the Delhi Capitals bio-secured bubble. From April 16th onwards, the entire Delhi Capitals contingent has been put under a daily RT-PCR testing procedure. The 4th round of RT-PCR tests conducted on April 19th have returned negative. The Delhi Capitals contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on the morning of April 20th. ALSO READ | LSG vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match? For Delhi, Marsh was subsequently hospitalised and is being monitored by a team of doctors. On the other hand, a few more positive cases in the DC camp might put their clash versus Punjab in jeopardy. While Punjab occupy the seventh spot, with three wins and equal number of defeats, Delhi has only two victories from five games to be languishing at the eighth position.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals-Punjab Kings' tie shifted from Pune to Mumbai after Covid cases in Delhi camp

&nbsp;Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RTPCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad here on Monday.

"Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19, following which he has been admitted to a hospital. The Delhi Capitals medical team is closely monitoring Marsh's condition," the IPL franchise said in a release issued late in the evening.

It is still not clear if Delhi Capitals' next game against Punjab Kings in Pune on Wednesday will be called off or not as the entire squad was put in room isolation for the day. The other two who have tested positive are team doctor Abhijit Salvi and the team masseur.

The RTPCR reports of all other players have returned negative. A few days back, team physio Patrick Farhart had tested positive for the virus, thus taking the total number of cases to four.

"A few more members from the Delhi Capitals bio-bubble, including support staff members, have returned positive tests as well. Though they are all asymptomatic, their condition is being monitored closely by the franchise," the release further stated.

"All remaining members of the bubble are currently in isolation in their respective rooms, and will be tested regularly."

During the day, Marsh had undergone two RT-PCR tests with the first one coming negative and the subsequent testing returning positive. This was after Marsh complained of sore throat and mild fever.

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"Mitchell Marsh's RTPCR first report has come negative. However, the second RT-PCR report turned out to be positive. All other playing members have negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Monday.

It is understood that the Australian all-rounder showed some symptoms and a Rapid Antigen Test was performed which came positive. It could have been due to the fact that he was undergoing rehab under Farhart and picked up mild symptoms which didn't turn out to be alarming. Salvi also seemed to have tested positive because of his proximity to Farhart and Marsh.

"DC were supposed to travel to Pune today but the entire squad members have been told to retire to their respective rooms and as per protocol RT PCR is being done to ascertain whether there is an outbreak in the camp or it is an isolated case like Patrick Farhart," a BCCI source had earlier said.

With all other players testing negative, the match is likely to go on as scheduled but the team will only travel after another round of RT-PCR test on Tuesday.

"All teams are staying at Conrad Hotel in Pune where BCCI has created a bio-bubble. They were supposed to travel but now it has been delayed. Obviously all those whose results would be negative would carry on with onward journey tomorrow," the source said.

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As per the BCCI's testing protocols, every member of an IPL squad in a team bubble is tested every fifth day unlike last season when it was done every third day. However, if the franchise on its own wants the members to be tested, they are more than welcome.

The development comes after team physio Farhart tested positive last week. "We were supposed to leave today but have been told to stay in room until further notice," said a team source.

With COVID cases rising outside the IPL bio-bubble, the virus threat inside the controlled environment has also increased. Last season, the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the second wave. It was resumed and completed in the UAE in September-October.&nbsp;

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RTPCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad here on Monday.

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RTPCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad here on Monday. "Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19, following which he has been admitted to a hospital. The Delhi Capitals medical team is closely monitoring Marsh's condition," the IPL franchise said in a release issued late in the evening. It is still not clear if Delhi Capitals' next game against Punjab Kings in Pune on Wednesday will be called off or not as the entire squad was put in room isolation for the day. The other two who have tested positive are team doctor Abhijit Salvi and the team masseur. The RTPCR reports of all other players have returned negative. A few days back, team physio Patrick Farhart had tested positive for the virus, thus taking the total number of cases to four. "A few more members from the Delhi Capitals bio-bubble, including support staff members, have returned positive tests as well. Though they are all asymptomatic, their condition is being monitored closely by the franchise," the release further stated. "All remaining members of the bubble are currently in isolation in their respective rooms, and will be tested regularly." During the day, Marsh had undergone two RT-PCR tests with the first one coming negative and the subsequent testing returning positive. This was after Marsh complained of sore throat and mild fever. Also Read: Jos Buttler smashes stunning century against KKR, equals AB de Villiers' record "Mitchell Marsh's RTPCR first report has come negative. However, the second RT-PCR report turned out to be positive. All other playing members have negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Monday. It is understood that the Australian all-rounder showed some symptoms and a Rapid Antigen Test was performed which came positive. It could have been due to the fact that he was undergoing rehab under Farhart and picked up mild symptoms which didn't turn out to be alarming. Salvi also seemed to have tested positive because of his proximity to Farhart and Marsh. "DC were supposed to travel to Pune today but the entire squad members have been told to retire to their respective rooms and as per protocol RT PCR is being done to ascertain whether there is an outbreak in the camp or it is an isolated case like Patrick Farhart," a BCCI source had earlier said. With all other players testing negative, the match is likely to go on as scheduled but the team will only travel after another round of RT-PCR test on Tuesday. "All teams are staying at Conrad Hotel in Pune where BCCI has created a bio-bubble. They were supposed to travel but now it has been delayed. Obviously all those whose results would be negative would carry on with onward journey tomorrow," the source said. Also Read: Dewlad Brevis to Liam Livingstone: Batters with biggest sixes in IPL 2022 so far As per the BCCI's testing protocols, every member of an IPL squad in a team bubble is tested every fifth day unlike last season when it was done every third day. However, if the franchise on its own wants the members to be tested, they are more than welcome. The development comes after team physio Farhart tested positive last week. "We were supposed to leave today but have been told to stay in room until further notice," said a team source. With COVID cases rising outside the IPL bio-bubble, the virus threat inside the controlled environment has also increased. Last season, the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the second wave. It was resumed and completed in the UAE in September-October.

IPL 2022: Mitchell Marsh hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19, confirm Delhi Capitals

In a huge scare for the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), five positive COVID-19 cases have reportedly been detected in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. All teams including DC are currently staying in a bio-bubble in Maharashtra which is hosting the entire league stage of IPL 2022 with the matches being played across three venues in Mumbai and Pune.

Marsh had tested positive for COVID-19 after a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on Monday. The Australian all-rounder&nbsp;is now likely to be hospitalised after catching the virus while more cases have also emerged in DC's camp. While no other player has returned positive, one member of the DC's social media team and a couple of hotel staff have tested positive for the virus.

As per a report in India Today, Marsh will be hospitalised after returning a CT value of 17 in his positive test. The report further claims that apart from the Australian cricketer, a team doctor, one member of the social media team, and three members of the hotel staff who were on DC duty have tested positive for COVID-19.

Earlier, Delhi Capitals' physio Patrick Farhat had also tested positive for the virus and is still in quarantine. The reports of Marsh testing positive&nbsp;had emerged earlier on Monday (April 18) with DC also delaying their travel to Pune for their next game against Punjab Kings on Wednesday.

Barring Marsh, Farhat and team doctor Abhijit Salvi, all other players tested negative in the latest round of RT-PCR tests conducted on Monday. After returning a positive&nbsp;Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), Marsh had tested negative in the first round of the RT-PCR test but returned positive in the second round of testing on Monday.

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Marsh played his first game for DC this season in their last outing against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday (April 16). The DC players had been reportedly asked not to shake hands with RCB players after physio Farhat had tested positive for the virus.

The outbreak in DC's camp has put their next game against Punjab Kings in doubt and has also increased the worries for the IPL organising committee. The BCCI had decided to conduct the entire league stage only in Maharashtra this year to ensure COVID-19 cannot breach the bio-bubble of the teams but the virus has come back to haunt the tournament once again.

In a huge scare for the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), five positive COVID-19 cases have reportedly been detected in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp.

In a huge scare for the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), five positive COVID-19 cases have reportedly been detected in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. All teams including DC are currently staying in a bio-bubble in Maharashtra which is hosting the entire league stage of IPL 2022 with the matches being played across three venues in Mumbai and Pune. Marsh had tested positive for COVID-19 after a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on Monday. The Australian all-rounder is now likely to be hospitalised after catching the virus while more cases have also emerged in DC's camp. While no other player has returned positive, one member of the DC's social media team and a couple of hotel staff have tested positive for the virus. As per a report in India Today, Marsh will be hospitalised after returning a CT value of 17 in his positive test. The report further claims that apart from the Australian cricketer, a team doctor, one member of the social media team, and three members of the hotel staff who were on DC duty have tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier, Delhi Capitals' physio Patrick Farhat had also tested positive for the virus and is still in quarantine. The reports of Marsh testing positive had emerged earlier on Monday (April 18) with DC also delaying their travel to Pune for their next game against Punjab Kings on Wednesday. Barring Marsh, Farhat and team doctor Abhijit Salvi, all other players tested negative in the latest round of RT-PCR tests conducted on Monday. After returning a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), Marsh had tested negative in the first round of the RT-PCR test but returned positive in the second round of testing on Monday. Also Read: Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in Delhi Capitals camp Marsh played his first game for DC this season in their last outing against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday (April 16). The DC players had been reportedly asked not to shake hands with RCB players after physio Farhat had tested positive for the virus. The outbreak in DC's camp has put their next game against Punjab Kings in doubt and has also increased the worries for the IPL organising committee. The BCCI had decided to conduct the entire league stage only in Maharashtra this year to ensure COVID-19 cannot breach the bio-bubble of the teams but the virus has come back to haunt the tournament once again.

IPL 2022: Mitchell Marsh to be hospitalised, 5 COVID-19 cases detected in Delhi Capitals camp - Report