Eight Afghanistan cricketers have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Three members of the support staff have been infected with the virus as well.
A 22-member Afghanistan team arrived in Dhaka on February 12. The members who have cleared that test have begun practice at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Those who tested positive are expected to have undergone tests again in five to seven days.
The tour will begin with a three-match one-day international series in Chattogram, followed by two T20Is in Dhaka.
The Afghanistan team is scheduled to fly to Chattogram on February 19 to play the ODI series beginning on February 23. Both the teams will travel to Dhaka for the two T20Is on March 3 and 5.
