Published on 12:10 PM, April 10, 2021

Akram tests positive for Covid-19

Akram Khan, BCB director and former captain of the national cricket team. Photo: Star File

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cricket operations chairman Akram Khan has contracted the coronavirus. The former Bangladesh skipper tested positive on Friday. 

The 52-year-old informed the media that he underwent Covid test due to a cold and a sore throat.

"I had some symptoms and that's why I took the coronavirus test which came back positive," Akram said adding that he is doing well despite the symptoms.

Akram will be staying in isolation at his home while the other members of his family will undergo Covid tests.