Premier Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne had to miss Glamorgan’s T20 Blast match against the Middlesex on 27 June, after it was learnt that he and Michael Nesser were two of the potential close contacts of Nick Selman who tested positive for COVID-19. The 25-year-old Selman will also need to spend 10 days in self-isolation.
"Batsman Nick Selman has tested positive for coronavirus following the results of a PCR test. He will now spend 10 days in self-isolation," Glamorgan were quoted as saying in a statement.
As close contacts of Selman, both Labuschagne and Neser have to isolate themselves for 10 days and were removed from the match squad as mentioned by the Glamorgan statement.
"The club also identified Labuschagne and Michael Neser as potential close contacts and are taking the precautionary measure of removing them from the matchday squad. All other team members, coaches and staff returned negative results,” the statement further read.
Labuschangne has been a prolific scorer for Glamorgan in this season so far scoring 294 runs in 6 games with three half-centuries and an average of 58. He is currently the top scorer for Glamorgan. Meanwhile, Michael Nesser is also part of the county but is yet to get a game as Glamorgan have preferred Colin Ingram as their other overseas option.