The West Indies Test workforce have returned to full coaching of their preparation camp forward of the house collection in opposition to South Africa, as all of the gamers got here out unfavorable for COVID-19 within the newest spherical of testing.
The 30-member squad educated in two teams on Friday and Saturday didn’t register any optimistic case after the check carried out on Thursday.
The squad was compelled to coach in small teams after Jamaican quick bowler Marquino Mindley examined optimistic for COVID-19 final week.
“Mindley, who has already returned a negative PCR test on Thursday, remains asymptomatic and in isolation at the team hotel,” Cricket West Indies stated in an announcement on Saturday.
“The CWI medical team continues to monitor her progress, as another negative PCR test is required before she is allowed to rejoin the team.”
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Head coach Phil Simmons stated he would now enhance his workforce’s preparations earlier than the collection in opposition to South Africa.
“I’m glad that we’re again on full coaching. We are pleased with the preparations up to now and everyone seems to be absolutely conscious of what’s wanted.
The West Indies beat Bangladesh 2–0 in February, earlier than drawing 0–0 in opposition to Sri Lanka in March.
The former all-rounder referred to as for consistency from gamers who carried out nicely within the current collection.
“Yes, we had 4 good Test matches (in opposition to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka), however on the identical time, individuals must know that their standing is just not assured till they proceed to play nicely.
“Those who’re on the market want to point out that they wish to come again by doing nicely in these sports activities. So, it is a profit to every of us,” Simmons stated.
The West Indies red-ball coaching camp is being held in a bio-safe setting forward of the two-match collection of the ICC World Test Championship beginning on June 10 on the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in opposition to South Africa.
These fixtures are the final match within the present cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Proteas are scheduled to reach right here on Tuesday.
West Indies gamers are set to play “Best vs. Best”, a four-day match beginning on Monday.
The West Indies have a busy summer season schedule, together with excursions to South Africa, Australia and Pakistan forward of the Caribbean Premier League in late August.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
