Cricket Cricket Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman in hospital after positive COVID-19 test The 19-year-old spinner has been taken to a hospital in Queensland after testing positive for COVID-19. AP Gold Coast (Australia) 04 December, 2020 15:41 IST Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman. - AP AP Gold Coast (Australia) 04 December, 2020 15:41 IST Afghanistan cricketer and Brisbane Heat import Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been taken to a Queensland hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.The 19-year-old spinner, the world’s No. 2- ranked Twenty20 international bowler, was in hotel quarantine on the Gold Coast south of Brisbane after arriving in Australia last week. Mujeeb reported symptoms of the illness and has since been placed in the care of Queensland Health to complete his recovery.ALSO READ | Martin Snedden replaces Barclay as new NZC chairmanThe news comes a week out from the Heat’s season opener against the Melbourne Stars in Canberra and means Mujeeb will almost certainly miss Brisbane’s two matches in Australia’s capital.Queensland Cricket chief executive Terry Svenson said Mujeeb’s welfare was the primary concern.“He is a young man far from home and we will ensure he is looked after,” Svenson said. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos