Tahlia McGrath
Tahlia McGrath. (Photo: Twitter)

Australian women’s team all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was granted permission to participate in the gold medal match against India despite returning a positive result in her covid-19 test.

McGrath showed mild symptoms ahead of the game and a test confirmed that she had contracted the virus. However, after consultation with the medical staff and the match officials, she was allowed to carry on.

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.

Australia's Tahlia McGrath. Photo- Twitter
Australia’s Tahlia McGrath. Photo- Twitter

McGrath presented to team management with mild symptoms on Sunday and subsequently returned the positive test. She was named in the starting XI at the toss and the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved her participation in the final,” a statement from Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) read.

McGrath, touted to be the next best all-rounder in the world, is a crucial part of the team and is the highest run-scorer for Australia in the ongoing CWG 2022. She has also picked up eight wickets in addition to it.

In consultation with the CGF and the ICC, CGA and 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.”

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Tahlia McGrath, Photo- Twitter
Tahlia McGrath, Photo- Twitter

The CGA has maintained a comprehensive Covid-19 risk mitigation strategy for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with testing protocols over and above those required by the Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee,” the statement added.

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