Former Pakistan opener Taufeeq Umar has tested positive for COVID-19 but said his “symptoms are not at all severe“.
The 38-year-old is the fourth cricketer to be infected with the coronavirus after Majid Haq (Scotland), Zafar Sarfraz (Pakistan) and Solo Nqweni (South Africa).
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“I got myself tested last night after feeling a little sick last night, and the result came positive. My symptoms are not at all severe,” Umar told Geo News.
“I have isolated myself at home. I appeal to everyone to pray for my swift recovery,” added the southpaw.
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Umar played 44 Tests and 12 ODIs, scoring 2963 and 504 runs respectively for Pakistan.
His last game for Pakistan was in 2014, a Test against New Zealand in Dubai.
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