Pakistan vs West Indies 2021 ODI Series Postponed After 5 Members of Visiting Team Test Positive for COVID-19

Dubai, December 16: The One-day International (ODI) series between West Indies and Pakistan, scheduled to start out in Karachi on December 18, has now been postponed and rescheduled for early June 2023 after 5 more members of the visiting staff examined COVID-19 optimistic on Thursday.The Cricket West Indies (CWI) knowledgeable that 5 more members of the squad examined optimistic, taking the whole quantity of instances to 9 since their arrival in Karachi on December 9. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the CWI then issued a joint assertion, saying the ODI series might be postponed and rescheduled for early June 2023."On Thursday morning and as part of the PCB COVID-19 Protocols, Rapid Antigen tests were conducted on the remaining 15 West Indies players and six-player support personnel. All 21 members of the West Indies touring party returned negative test results. As such, Thursday's T20 International (T20I) proceeded as planned," PCB mentioned in a press release. Pakistan Beat West Indies By Seven Wickets To Complete Clean Sweep in T20I Series."However, taking into consideration both the teams' welfare as well as limited resources in the West Indies side for the ODIs, it has been agreed that the series, which forms part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League, will be postponed and rescheduled for early June 2023," it added.The assertion mentioned that the members of the touring staff, who had examined unfavorable after Wednesday's PCR and Thursday's fast antigen exams, would depart from Pakistan after the Karachi T20I."Those who have tested positive will complete their isolation in Karachi before their travel arrangements are finalised to allow them to rejoin their families in time for Christmas celebrations," the assertion learn.

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