Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has tested positive for COVID-19.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has said that he tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. Afridi becomes the second international cricketer from Pakistan to test positive for the virus after Taufeeq Umar, who tested positive last month.
"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," Afridi announced on Twitter.
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 #COVID19 #pandemic #hopenotout #staysafe #stayhome
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 13, 2020
Afridi played for Pakistan between 1998 and 2018, featuring in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20 Internationals.
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