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Covid-19: Shahid Afridi tests positive, seeks prayers for speedy recovery

Afridi played for Pakistan between 1998 and 2018, featuring in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20 Internationals'

Shahid Afridi
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Shahid Afridi

Agencies New Delhi and Lahore
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Saturday revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the first high-profile cricketer to be infected with the deadly virus.
 
He wrote a heartfelt message on popular social media platform Twitter to make the announcement.
 
"I've been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I've been tested and unfortunately I'm covid positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah," Afridi announced on Twitter. 
 

I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m covid positive. Need prayers