Cricket
'Stay away from me, I might have Covid': Glenn Maxwell tests positive hours after warning
Glenn Maxwell was heard telling opposition wicketkeeper Sam Harper to stay away from him and the stumps. As it turns out, it was more a friendly warning than a sledge.
Glenn Maxwell in action for Melbourne Stars (BBL)
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday became the latest cricketer from the Big Bash League to test positive for COVID-19.
Maxwell, who is the captain of Melbourne Stars in the BBL, became the 13th player from the franchise to test positive for the virus. Maxwell's positive test was confirmed on Wednesday morning through a rapid antigen test which he had taken following his side's Melbourne derby against Renegades on Monday.
During Monday's match, Maxwell was heard telling opposition wicketkeeper Sam Harper to stay away from him and the stumps as he might get infected. As it turns out, Maxwell was not sledging Harper, or at least not warning him without reason.
Maxwell also underwent a PCR test and is currently awaiting its result. Meanwhile, the spurt in COVID-19 cases in the BBL continues with the Renegades becoming the fifth club to report a positive case.
Three other BBL clubs have reported positive COVID-19 cases. On Tuesday, the Brisbane Heat's were forced to withdraw from their match against the Sydney Sixers scheduled for Wednesday. The fixture has been postponed.
The BBL organisers are desperately trying to keep the tournament going despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across the league.
(With PTI inputs)
