[Watch] Josh Hazlewood jokingly drives away COVID-19-positive Cameron Green during team celebrations in the 2nd AUS vs WI TestÂ
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood jokingly shooed COVID-infected Cameron Green away from the team celebrations following the dismissal of West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite on Day 1 of the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday, January 25.
The Australian bowlers kept things tight with the new ball after West Indies opted to bat first. Brathwaite's poor series continued as he was dismissed by Hazlewood for the second consecutive time. The opening batter had a shaky stay at the crease which involved a couple of review calls. Brathwaite finally had to depart after he edged one off the right-arm pacer to wicketkeeper Alex Carey for just four runs.
The Australian team got together to celebrate the wicket like usual, with Green also running in from his usual position at gully. However, with the all-rounder currently infected with the COVID-19 virus, he is required to maintain social distancing at all times, both on and off the field.
Green did remember the protocols as he maintained a safe distance from Hazlewood and gestured an 'air fist bump' without any contact. But Hazlewood jokingly shooed his teammate away while celebrating with the rest of the team.
Have a look at the incident right here:
The infection within the Australian team began with Travis Head contracting the virus after the first Test in Adelaide. While the left-handed batter has returned a negative test, the duo of Green and head coach Andrew McDonald are yet to shake off the virus completely.
Cameron Green had to stand apart from his team during the national anthem as well
The all-rounder was deemed fit to play as long as the necessary guidelines were followed. The social distancing began with the national anthem before the play itself, as Green stood a couple of feet away from the rest of the team that stood together.
He did not have the best of outings in his new role at No. 4 in the first Test in Adelaide, scoring 14 runs off 27 deliveries after Steve Smith's slot was vacated following the star batter's promotion up the order.
As of writing, West Indies are placed at 31-3 after 13 overs with the young pair of Kirk McKenzie and Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the middle.
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