Dhaka: Bangladesh were dealt with a huge blow after their opening batsman Saif Hassan BCB’s head of physical performance Nicholas Lee was tested COVID-19 positive, a Bangladesh Cricket Board media release confirmed on Tuesday (September 8).
National team players underwent COVID-19 tests on Monday (September 7) as part of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s coronavirus management plan. BCB on Monday took samples from 24 individuals, including 17 players who are staying in Dhaka.
The board said that both the COVID identified persons had no visible symptoms leading up to the sample collection. “The BCB medical team has advised Saif and Lee to go into self-isolation immediately in accordance with the COVID-19 management protocol until they undergo another test,” said BCB statement.
The BCB noted that Lee, a British national had earlier reported positive on August 14 in Dubai, UAE and negative on August 23 after 10 days in isolation. He also completed a 14-day self-quarantine on arrival in Dhaka prior to Monday’s test.
“Our consultant for COVID-19 is reviewing Lee’s case to determine whether it is a new or previous infection before advising on the management plan,” said BCB physician Debashis Chowdhury. BCB stopped the ongoing individual practice of cricketers at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Thursday, initially for three days but later the break period got extended.
