Batter Stephen Doheny called up as a replacement
ESPNcricinfo staff11-Jul-2021Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Neil Rock has tested positive for Covid-19. Rock was part of the 15-member T20I squad named for the home series against South Africa, which is set to begin with the ODIs in Dublin on Sunday. Batter Stephen Doheny has been called up as a replacement.The uncapped Rock has been isolated from the squad as he awaits a follow-up test at the team hotel. According to a Cricket Ireland release, one player and one staff member who came in contact with Rock will also be tested.Meanwhile, Doheny will undergo a Covid-19 test as well and will join the squad on Monday if given a negative result.
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