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England forced to pick completely NEW team against Pakistan ODIs after coronavirus outbreak
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Dais Newsfeed | 06/07/2021 05:27 PM | Click to read full article
England have been forced to select a new team for the Pakistan ODI series after seven persons – including three cricketers – have tested COVID-19 positive, pushing the entire squad into isolation. Three England players and four backroom staff have tested positive for COVID-19, with the rest of the squad deemed close contacts.
Ben Stokes will return to the England side as captain.