Following PCR tests administered on Wednesday, January 13, Cricket West Indies (CWI) can confirm that Hayden Walsh Jr has tested positive for COVID-19 and will now undergo a period of self-isolation.
The Leeward Islands and West Indies leg-spinner, who is asymptomatic, first returned a negative test result on arrival into Bangladesh on the weekend, and then had a positive return on his test in Dhaka yesterday. This result was verified by a second positive test today.
The West Indies touring squad has been in individual isolation since arriving in Bangladesh and so there has been no contact between squad members since arrival. In accordance with the established medical protocols, Walsh remained isolated from the West Indies squad and is now under the care and supervision of the Team Physician, Dr Praimanand Singh.
Walsh will remain in isolation until he returns two negative PCR test results and therefore is unavailable to play in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.
All other members of the West Indies touring squad returned second negative COVID-19 tests, after undergoing four tests within the last 11 days.
The three-match ODI Series starts on Wednesday, January 20.
Full Tour Schedule:
- January 18: One-day warm-up match, BKSP, Savar
- January 20 1st ODI, SBNCS, Dhaka
- January 22: 2nd ODI, SBNCS, Dhaka
- January 25: 3rd ODI, ZACS, Chattogram
- January 28-31: Four-day warm-up, M.A. Aziz Stadium, Chattogram
- February 3-7: 1st Test Match, ZACS, Chattogram
- February 11-15: 2nd Test Match, SBNCS, Dhaka