He was part of Lahore Qalandars’ squad at the recently concluded PSL
Fawad, who was born in Pakistan and played three ODIs and two T20Is for Australia, was part of Lahore Qalandars’ squad at the recently concluded Pakistan Super League. He arrived at the Australia team hotel on Monday, where he was due to start his role as the spin-bowling consultant.
Fawad was tested immediately upon arrival, and returned a positive result. It is believed he did not interact with anyone from the Australian travelling party before testing positive. ESPNcricinfo understands all of Australia’s squad and touring party underwent Covid tests today, returning negative results.
The first Test begins on Friday in Rawalpindi, which will be the first international match for Australia in Pakistan in 24 years.
Danyal Rasool is a sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo. @Danny61000