IND vs SA LIVE: South Africa batter Aiden Markram was on Wednesday officially ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against India having already missed the first three games after testing positive for Covid-19 before the opening match in Delhi. Follow IND vs SA LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Markram, who tested positive after the first couple of practice sessions, will not be able to return to the competitive arena post mandatory isolation period.
⚠️TEAM UPDATE@AidzMarkram has been ruled out of the remainder of the #INDvSA T20I series.
The #Proteas batsman spent 7 days in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 last week and will not be able to complete his return to play program in time for the last 2 matches. pic.twitter.com/LSfRCdFsOO
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 15, 2022
IND vs SA LIVE: BIG BLOW for South Africa ahead of 4th T20I, Aiden Markram RULED OUT of the series after testing positive for COVID-19
“Proteas batsman, Aiden Markram, has been ruled out of the remainder of the Proteas’ tour of India. He spent seven days in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19 last week and will not be able to complete his return to play programme in time to take part in the remainder of the T20 series,” a Cricket South Africa statement said.
“The player is healthy and well and has been cleared to return home to look after his mental and emotional wellbeing after isolation in a local facility, as required when an individual tests positive on tour,” it added.
IND vs SA LIVE: Aiden Markram tests positive for COVID-19The statement further said that a decision on wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock availability for the remaining two matches will be made in due course by CSA’s medical team.
“Wicket-keeper batsman, Quinton de Kock, has made a marked improvement in his recovery from a wrist injury. The Proteas’ medical staff will continue to assess his progress and make a decision on his availability for match four in due course,” it read.
South Africa lead the five-match series 2-1 with the fourth T20I scheduled to be played on Friday.
IND vs SA LIVE: BIG BLOW for South Africa ahead of 4th T20I, Aiden Markram RULED OUT of the series after testing positive for COVID-19
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