cricket star Tahlia McGrath didn't seem too bothered about her positive Covid test as she celebrated winning gold at the Commonwealth Games by hugging teammates.However, the decision to play her has come under fire from critics given the country's apparent hardline stance over the virus, which saw Novak Djokovic barred from playing the Australian Open in January over his refusal to be vaccinated.
Furthermore, those who test positive down under are still required to isolate for a mandatory seven-day period.That is no longer the case in the UK though, with McGrath, 26, waking up the morning of Sunday's final with mild symptoms.
A subsequent test confirmed her worst fears, but after discussions with management was selected to play against India in the final at Edgbaston.READ NOW: Cricketer missed out on World Cup after snapping her leg feeding dogAnd she contributed well too, despite scoring just two from four balls.
She also bowled and took a crucial catch, snaffling the chance to dismiss Indian opener Shafali Verma.Tellingly though, she was clearly seen holding out her hands and warning teammates not to embrace her.