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Irresponsible actions by Pakistan players could jeopardize the tour of England

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I have been seeing many pics of Pakistani players on social media where the are meeting fans or carrying on their practice with the general public.

I think this could really jeopardize the whole tour. When the players are living together in England.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday warned national ODI and T20 captain Babar Azam and some other players for violating its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) amid the ongoing COVID-19 after they practised together at a local club in Lahore.

The PCB’s step came after videos of Babar practicing with Pakistan teammates, Imam-ul-Haq, fast bowler Naseem Shah and some local players surfaced on social media. The cricketers were training at the Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy, which is incidentally, located close to PCB’s headquarters at the Gaddafi Stadium.

A PCB source said concerns were expressed because apparently Babar, Imam and Nasim had not observed proper health and safety measures while training.

The PCB on Tuesday had shelved its decision to conduct a training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore ahead of the upcoming tour of England for failing to to construct a “bio-secure” environment due to paucity of rooms in the residential complex.

Pakistan is set to play three Tests and three ODIs against England in August and are expected to enter UK four weeks prior to complete the required quarantine period.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...olation-covid-19-pandemic/article31798585.ece
 
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There is so little testing in Pakistan that nobody has a clue who under the age of 35 is infected.

It will only take one positive in the 29 man squad and the tour will be called off.
 
England are likely to remove the 2m distance in July (half) and then pretty remove it overall by the time Pakistan arrive.

Kaunsi dunya main reh rahe hain aap log? People here don’t care anymore
 
OP is right here. Really shocked this thread doesn't have more replies. ECB are ensuring players are safe and adjusting to the current climate. PCB haven't done a good job of this from what we have seen which is endangering the tour and safety of players.
 
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