Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza recovers from COVID19 after testing positive twice. However, his wife is yet to recover from the virus.
Mortaza tested positive for Covid-19 on June 20 along with Nazmul Islam, Nafees Iqbal.
All 3 cricketers have now recovered after undergoing treatment at home, according to ESPNCricinfo.
Mortaza took to social media to thank his well-wishers after recovering from the novel coronavirus.
He urged his fans to keep his wife in their prayers and follow safety protocols to keep fighting against the virus.
“I heard the results of the test this evening, which is negative,” Mortaza wrote on his Facebook page.
“I am thankful to everyone who prayed for me, was beside us and showed concern during this time. But my wife is still Covid-19 positive after two weeks of being diagnosed. She is doing well. Keep her in your prayers.
“I got treatment at home. To those who are affected, stay positive. Keep faith in Allah and abide by the rules. Together we will keep fighting the virus.”
The novel coronavirus took away more than 2000 lives in Bangladesh with more than one Lakh positive cases.
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