Warriors withdraw 6 players due to Covid-19 ahead of season opener against Knights

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The WarriorsCrickEC have been forced to withdraw six players after two positive Covid-19 tests ahead of their 4 Day Domestic Series game against the KnightsCricket on Monday. | IOLsport

CAPE TOWN – Director of Cricket Graeme Smith has stated that Cricket SA are doing everything manageable to maintain the players’ safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, but is acutely aware that challenges will arise as the season progresses.

Seam bowler Aya Gqamane and batsman Lesibe Ngoepe both tested positive, while captain Yaseen Vallie, bowler Glenton Stuurman, Proteas wicket-keeper/batsman Sinethemba Qeshile and fast bowler Sinethemba Langa, who lives with Gqamane, were all in direct contact and now need to self-isolate. “We’ve have a number of discussions with them and their protocols. Financially, CSA have invested money monthly to assist with the medical roll out in terms of the sanitising process. It is not a cheap exercise. I am sure we will be caught in difficult situations, but it is about how we manage it.”

Warriors coach Robin Peterson believes that these are “exceptional circumstances” and that CSA needs to be “a little bit more flexible and adaptable”. Independent Media understands that the Warriors have submitted an application to CSA notifying the transformation committee of their Covid-19 predicament.

 

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