Afghanistan cricketers resume training in Kabul

Top Afghan players, including star all-rounder Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, resumed training on Sunday with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) beginning a month-long camp despite the rising coronavirus cases in the country. (Source: Afghanistan Cricket)

According to information shared by the Board, none of the players attending the camp are being tested for COVID-19. (Source: Afghanistan Cricket)

However, only those who haven’t shown any symptoms like fever, have been allowed to join. (Source: Afghanistan Cricket)

“This camp will be held under the relevant health guidelines and in close coordination with the ICC, WHO and the ministry of public health of Afghanistan to avoid the spread of COVID-19,” an ACB media release said. (Source: Afghanistan Cricket)

On Saturday, a COVID-19 awareness meeting was held for players and other relevant officials at ACB head office to educate them about health guidelines to be maintained during the camp. (Source: Afghanistan Cricket)

Apart from competing at the T20 World Cup, fate of which is still shrouded in uncertainty, Afghanistan are scheduled to play a one-off Test against Australia in Perth, starting November 21. (Source: Afghanistan Cricket)

The virus cases in the country are rising at a rapid rate, though, the death toll stands at 350 from around 20,000 confirmed cases. (Source: Afghanistan Cricket)