Ind vs Eng: Sourav Ganguly Backs Rishabh Pant, Says 'Impossible To Wear Mask All Time'

<p>BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has backed India's wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who recently tested Coronavirus positive during the 20-day break from the bio-bubble. Ganguly, in an exclusive interview with News18, said 'Pant was on a leave and it is physically impossible to keep wearing a mask all the time'.</p> <p>Team India players have been living inside biobubble for a long time, hence, to help them overcome bio-bubble fatigue, BCCI had given the players a 20-day break and allowed them to spend some quality time with their families.</p> <p><strong>Watch |</strong>&nbsp;<a title="IND vs ENG: India To Face Wicket-Keeper Crisis After Pant &amp; Saha Turn Covid-19 Positive" href="https://ift.tt/2VSE7cN" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://ift.tt/3iiUxCy vs ENG: India To Face Wicket-Keeper Crisis After Pant &amp; Saha Turn Covid-19 Positive</a></p> <p>During the 20-day break when the Indian cricket team was vacationing, Pant had visited a packed Wembley Arena to watch the football match between European championship heavyweights England and Germany in the UEFA Euro 2020.</p> <p>It is believed that the wicket-keeper batsman got infected with this virus during that time. After testing Covid-19 positive, fans on social media lashed out at Pant for showing such carelessness and putting his health at risk.</p> <p>When Ganguly was asked whether he was worried about Team India before the start of the Test series, he categorically denied it. The former captain said, "No worries. &nbsp;They will be fine." Apart from Pant, net bowler Dayanand Jarani has also tested positive for Coronavirus.</p> <p>Meanwhile, ECB has announced the County Select XI squad for the practice match against India. Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes has been given the command of the team. Virat Kohli-led India, after WTC Final loss to New Zealand, will aim to find its rhythm during the three-day practice match.</p>

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