Day after being declared COVID-19 positive, Mohammad Hafeez tests negative

The batsman took a second opinion and clarified that he and his family members tested negative.

Pakistan batsman Mohammed Hafeez has tested negative for COVID-19, a day after the PCB found him positive for the deadly virus ahead of the team’s much-anticipated tour of England.

Hafeez and Wahab Riaz were among the 10 Pakistan players, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. The team is due to leave for England on Sunday for a Test and T20 series in August.

On Wednesday, Hafeez took to Twitter and clarified that he and his family members have tested negative and also posted the medical report to back his claim. 

Hafeez has not said why he tested privately, although ambiguity in the PCB's plans would not have helped.