Tom Banton tests positive for coronavirus at the Pakistan Super League
England batsman Tom Banton is “feeling OK so far” after testing positive for coronavirus while playing in the Pakistan Super League.
Somerset’s Banton made a strong start at the PSL with Quetta Gladiators, but is now isolating.
Monday’s clash between Quetta and Islamabad United had to be postponed after Islamabad’s Fawad Ahmed returned a positive test.
đ pic.twitter.com/bGqpsKEkRT
â Tom Banton (@TBanton18) March 3, 2021
“Unfortunately I received a positive Covid-19 test yesterday and I am now isolating and following the PSL protocols,” Banton tweeted.
“Fortunately I am feeling OK so far and I have been well looked after by the PCB and Quetta Gladiators.
“Thanks for the support, look after yourselves and stay safe.”
Latest
-
EnglandLiam Livingstone praises England spinner Rehan Ahmed as âexceptional talentâ
Ahmed has furthered his blossoming reputation against the West Indies by recording identical figures of 10-1-40-2 in two ODIs in Antigua.
-
EnglandLittle bit of relief â Sam Curran and England bounce back in Antigua
Curran laid the groundwork for Englandâs six-wicket win.
-
EnglandSam Curran and Jos Buttler return to form as England level series in Antigua
Chasing 203, Will Jacks put England into the ascendancy with a sparkling 73 off 72 balls.
-
EnglandSam Curran finds form as England bowl out West Indies for 202
Curran took three big scalps days after enduring a tough time in the first ODI.
-
EnglandAndrew Flintoff set to return to Englandâs backroom staff for Windies T20 series
Flintoff first linked up with the national side in an unpaid role for ODI series against New Zealand and Ireland before the World Cup.
-
Women's CricketDanni Wyatt stars on 150th T20I appearance as England begin India tour with win
Sophie Ecclestone returned figures of three for 15 on her comeback appearance after four months out with a shoulder injury.
-
EnglandHarry Brook blocks himself from ânegativityâ by withdrawing from social media
Brook has left the running of his X and Instagram accounts to someone else.
-
Women's CricketSophie Ecclestone set for England return in T20 opener in India â Heather Knight
The worldâs top-ranked limited-overs bowler underwent surgery after dislocating her shoulder in August.
-
EnglandRehan Ahmed rejects Sir Alastair Cookâs criticism of Jos Buttlerâs captaincy
Several of Buttlerâs decisions were scrutinised during a calamitous World Cup defence.
-
Women's CricketMaia Bouchier and Danielle Gibson handed their first central contracts by ECB
England Women have once again issued 18 full-time deals.