- Faheem Ashraf tested negative for COVID
- PCB Official declared his involvement in 2nd test
After a negative test for COVID-19, Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf has been approved to play against Australia in the second Test in Karachi. The 28-year-old all-rounder tested positive for the virus arriving at the team hotel, putting his involvement in danger. On March 9, 2022, according to PCB Official Unfortunately, Faheem Ashraf tested positive. He will now undergo 5-day isolation!
After suffering an injury problem during the Pakistan Super League (PCB), Faheem was forced to miss the drawn first Test in Rawalpindi (PSL). On Saturday, March 12, 2022, the second cricket test match will begin. After Faheem Ashraf’s negative result of covid, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson said
“Faheem has tested negative in retests and has joined the side, meaning he’s now available for the second test.”
In the 13 Tests, Faheem Ashraf has taken 22 wickets and scored 600 runs. In the first Test, Pakistan’s frontline pacers were Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi. For the second Test, Hasan is ready to replace Shah. Faheem’s absence from the Rawalpindi Test was a significant factor in Pakistan’s choice to alter the pitch to neutralize Australia’s speed assault.
Faheem captured 22 wickets at a bowling average of 34.09 in 13 Tests, batting four half-centuries, notably his 91 versus New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.
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