Ireland Wolves forced to halt mid-game after positive Covid test

The game in Chattogram went ahead after both sides returned negative tests

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Far too many sporting events have been scrubbed due to Covid-19 but few have had to call a halt after play had actually started.

Ireland’s second-string Wolves side joined that exclusive and unenviable club this morning when their 50-over game against Bangladesh Emerging was halted in Chattogram despite both sides having returned negative test results prior to play.