In what could be known as a sigh of aid for Workforce India, head coach Rahul Dravid has reportedly recovered from COVID-19 and is anticipated to affix the staff forward of their opening match of Asia Cup 2022 towards Pakistan. The arch-rivals will likely be locking horns on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Sunday (August 28). With Dravid being an essential determine within the Indian dressing room, his presence could be a terrific enhance for the Males in Blue.
For the unversed, Dravid examined constructive for the virus of August 23 and therefore, didn’t be a part of the Indian staff in UAE. In his absence, VVS Laxman was named the interim head coach of the aspect. However, as per the most recent developments, Dravid returned with a adverse COVID take a look at on Saturday which makes him eligible to affix the camp.
“Rahul take a look at outcomes has come adverse and he’s match to fly,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by The Indian Specific. Earlier, BCCI secretary Jay Shah launched a press release, confirming that the Indian head coach contracted the virus and had gentle signs.
“Workforce India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has examined constructive for COVID-19 in a routine take a look at performed forward of the staff’s departure to the UAE for Asia Cup 2022. Dravid is beneath the supervision of the BCCI Medical staff and has gentle signs. He’ll be a part of the staff as soon as he returns with a adverse COVID-19 report,” Shah said within the launch.
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In the meantime, stakes could be extremely excessive within the contest with the 2 Asian giants being arch-rivals. Furthermore, the Males in Blue could be eyeing redemption, having suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss when these two sides locked horns in final 12 months’s T20 World Cup. It was additionally Pakistan’s first-ever win over their neighbours in a World Cup conflict.
Whereas each side have been spectacular of their latest T20I assignments, they’ll miss providers of their respective tempo spearheads – Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi – who’re unavailable as a result of accidents.
