ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Ireland Name George Dockrell In Playing XI Despite Being Covid Positive
Published - 23 Oct 2022, 03:05 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:14 AM
George Dockrell will travel separately on a train to play the match
Dockrell’s symptoms are “very mild” and the ICC and the stadium staff in Hobart have been notified. The Irish cricketer’s movements and interactions will be managed so as to protect the rest of Ireland’s travelling party in Australia.
The medical staff is also closely managing Dockrell’s movements, and the Irish all-rounder will travel separately to train and play. Following the rules of ICC, Cricket Ireland has been informed about Dockrell’s potential COVID positive test by the Medical Officer, the opponent team’s players and the staff present at the stadium.
George Dockrell had a poor show against Sri Lanka
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie won the toss against Sri Lanka and opted to bat first at the Bellerive Oval. Paul Stirling provided a fine start to the Irish team, scoring 34 runs off 25 deliveries. Middle-order batter Harry Tector top-scored with a 42-ball 45.
However, the rest of the batters could not impress much as Ireland finished with 128/8 in their 20 overs. All-rounder George Dockrell scored 14 runs off 16 balls before losing his stumps to Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana. Dockrell struggled to get going as he could not hit a single boundary in his innings.
Sri Lanka will start as favourites to win in the second innings. It will be interesting to see if they can start the Super 12 round with a win.
