Accordingly former Bangaldesh captain Mashrafe Morataza has tested postive for Covid-19, his brother Morsalin Mortaza confirmed on Saturday. "My brother has had a fever for two days. He did the test last night. Today came the test positive. He is at home in isolation," Morsalin told Cricbuzz.
Meanwhile the pacer becomes the second high-profile cricketer after former pakistan captain shahid Afridi to test positive for the deadly virus. Earlier today, the news of former bangladesh cricketer and elder brother of ODI captain Tamim Iqbal, Nafees Iqbal contracting Covid-19 also came out. Mashrafe Mortaza has supported the coronavirus victims in bangladesh with all his hearts since the outbreak of the pandemic. From donating his bangladesh cricket’s salary to supporting 300 needy families in Narail, his birthplace and the Lohagara upazila with food and essential items, the 36-year-old has done it all.
Mortaza has represented captained bangladesh in all the 3 formats and have played 36 Tests, 220 ODIs and 54 T20Is for his country. On june 13, former pakistan all-rounder shahid Afridi had took to social media to inform that he had contacted coronavirus. The 40 year old had written "I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m covid positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah”. Later, shahid Afridi also updated about his health status and said that he was doing well after a struggle of 2-3 days.
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