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In a massive blow to Pakistan cricket team ahead of their scheduled travel to England, three of their players have been tested positive for the Coronavirus.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday confirmed the news saying that Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf and Haider Ali contracted the COVID-19 after being tested in Rawalpindi on Sunday.Shadab, Haris and Haider were named in the 29-man squad announced last week but now their participation in the scheduled Tests and the T20Is series seems doubtful.

Pakistan will play three Tests and as many T20Is against England in August-September in a bio-secure environment following the coronavirus pandemic.

Haider ali , Haris rauf and Shadab Khan have tested positive for Covid-19.