Despite testing COVID-positive test earlier in the the day, Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was cleared to participate in the gold-medal match between Australia and India in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. She sat apart from her teammates, wearing a mask, waiting for her turn to bat, and when Australians fielded, she delivered two overs and waved away teammates rushing to celebrate after catching Shafali Verma.<\/p>\n
\u201cBefore the toss we got to know \u2026 that was something which was not in our control and whatever the decision the Commonwealth had, we had to follow it,\u201d India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can confirm that cricketer Tahlia McGrath has returned a positive test for\u00a0Covid-19. CGA (Commonwealth Games Australia) clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Results Analysis Clinical Expert Group) team and match officials, and McGrath is taking part in today\u2019s final against India,\u201d Cricket Australia (CA) stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cMcGrath presented to team management with mild symptoms on Sunday and subsequently returned the positive test. She was named in the starting XI at the toss and the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved her participation in the final.<\/p>\n
Team India lost to Australia in the Commonwealth Games Finale, as they could not chase the target of 162 runs and were bowled out in 152 runs. The close match inclined towards the yellow dominance as they achieved Gold.<\/p>\n
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