England is in a grim situation as 7 members of its squad, including three players, have tested covid-19 ahead of ODI with Pakistan. The infected patients include three players and four staff members.
The first One-Day International (ODI) between England and Pakistan will be played on July 8.
The Royal London ODIs and the Vitality IT20s against Pakistan will go ahead. Ben Stokes will return to England duties and captain the squad – which will be named in the next few hours. pic.twitter.com/LH3mBm8wOz
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 6, 2021
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