KARACHI: Pakistan cricket’s celebrated all-rounder Shahid Afridi has tested positive for COVID-19.
“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 tweeted Saturday.
Afridi quit international cricket in 2017 and has since played in Twenty20 leagues around the world.
Former test opener Taufeeq Umar contracted the virus in May and has made a full recovery.
A former Pakistan first-class cricketer, Zafar Sarfraz, died during the coronavirus outbreak.
Cricketer Shahid Afridi tests positive for virus
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Cricketer Shahid Afridi tests positive for virus
- Says he has been unwell since Thursday and has severe body pain
- Afridi quit international cricket in 2017 but has played T20 leagues around the world
