Despite being COVID-19 positive, this Australian all-rounder was allowed to play in final against India

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India, which was expertly led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, pushed top-ranked Australia to the limit before taking seven wickets in the final five overs to secure victory. Also Read: Pakistani journalist lauds PM Modi’s gesture for heartbroken wrestler When the team revealed that McGrath had tested positive for the coronavirus before the game, there was drama in the middle of Australia's innings.

McGrath would not have been allowed to play if the game had taken place in Australia. However, the participation requirements for the Commonwealth Games are more flexible to align with the laws governing coronavirus precautions in the host country, England. Also Read: Not willing to go back, 10 members of Sri Lankan contingent missing from CWG Cricket Australia (CA) statement said: “We can confirm that cricketer Tahlia McGrath has returned a positive test for Covid-19.

CGA clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Results Analysis Clinical Expert Group) team and match officials, and McGrath is taking part in today’s final against India. “In consultation with the CGF (Commonwealth Games Federation) and the ICC, Cricket Australia medical staff have implemented a range of comprehensive protocols which will be observed throughout the game and for post-match activity to minimise the risk of transmission to all players and officials." Also Read: This man has been on unpaid leave for 3 years to train daughter, India’s golden girl Nitu Ghanghas “The CGA has maintained a comprehensive COVID-19 risk.