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Mominul Haque tests positive for novel coronavirus

Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque has tested positive for novel coronavirus. According to Dhaka Tribune, Haque is currently staying at his home and maintaining self-isolation. The left-handed batsman had shown slight symptoms earlier and underwent test, the result of which came out as positive.

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DHAKA: Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque has tested positive for novel coronavirus. According to Dhaka Tribune, Haque is currently staying at his home and maintaining self-isolation. The left-handed batsman had shown slight symptoms earlier and underwent test, the result of which came out as positive.

Haque — a veteran of 40 Tests, 28 ODIs and 6 T20Is — is now a doubtful starter for the upcoming Bangabandhu T20 tournament, scheduled to begin from the third week of November.

Earlier this week, Bangladesh T20I skipper Mahmudullah was also diagnosed with Covid-19. As a result, Mahmudullah will not be able to take part in the upcoming play-offs of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). IANS