CM Sindh directs health department to conduct Sadiq Mohammad’s Covid-19 test

Former Pakistan cricketer Sadiq Mohammad’s coronavirus (Covid-19) test will be taken at his residence, rather than the hospital, after Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah accepted his request in this regard.

Sadiq belongs to a famous cricketing family and is the younger brother of Pakistan’s legendary batsman Hanif Mohammad, who passed away in 2016

“I’m experiencing coronavirus symptoms, since last night but, as I’m 74-year-old, I can’t go to the hospital for the test,” said Sadiq in a video message. “I request the Sindh government to take my test at home.”

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CM Sindh has directed the health department to ensure that Mohammad’s test was taken at his home because he is one of the most valuable assets of the country.

A team will sent to the former cricketer’s place, in order to take his sample. Shah has also asked to share the result of the test with him as soon as the process is completed.    

Apart from Hanif, the eldest, Wazir Mohammad, and younger ones, Mushtaq Mohammad and Sadiq Mohammad, represented Pakistan in the top forms of cricket. Only Raees Mohammad, the fifth brother, did not play in a single Test match.

Later, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law and Environment, Senator Murtaza Wahab confirmed that the test has been taken.

“Tests of both Sadiq Mohd [Mohammad] Sb and his wife have been taken. Fingers crossed and prayers for their well being. Aaameen,” said Wahab in a tweet.