Tahila McGrath, allrounder, has been contacted Coronavirus and is set to be experiencing mild systems. But, more importantly, the Australian is a part of the playing XI in the final of the Commonwealth Games 2022. Ellyse Perry is also out of the T20I squad and McGrath was seen wearing a mask.
The news will certainly raise some eyebrows and the risk of other players contracting the virus will also be a question of concern for everyone.
Following consultations with health experts, team and match officials, she was allowed to participate in the final, this is the reason which led to a 10 minute delay in the toss.
McGrath was also the highest run getter for the Aussies with 126 runs in four matches and the player also has eight wickets to her name.
However, it wasn’t a dream match for her in the final, she made 2 runs of just 4 balls in the final, courtesy Deepti Sharma.
“We can confirm that cricketer Tahlia McGrath has returned a positive test for Covid-19. CGA clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Results Analysis Clinical Expert Group) team and match officials, and McGrath is taking part in today’s final against India.
McGrath presented to team management with mild symptoms on Sunday and subsequently returned the positive test. She was named in the starting XI at the toss and the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved her participation in the final.
In consultation with the CGF and the ICC, CGA and Cricket Australia medical staff have implemented a range of comprehensive protocols which will be observed throughout the game and for post-match activity, to minimise the risk of transmission to all players and officials.
The CGA has maintained a comprehensive Covid-19 risk mitigation strategy for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with testing protocols over and above those required by the Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee.”
Statement made by the Cricket Australia (CA) board on the situation.
