<p>Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday became the latest cricketer from the Big Bash League to test positive for Covid-19. Maxwell, who is the captain of Melbourne Stars in the BBL, became the 13th player from the franchise to test positive for the virus.</p>.<p>Maxwell's positive test was confirmed on Wednesday morning through a rapid antigen test, which he had taken following his side's Melbourne derby against Renegades on Monday, <em>cricket.com.au</em> reported. He also underwent a PCR test and is currently awaiting its result.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/englands-kevin-pietersen-calls-for-abolition-of-bio-bubbles-for-players-1067842.html" target="_blank">England's Kevin Pietersen calls for abolition of bio bubbles for players</a></strong></p>.<p>Meanwhile, the spurt in Covid-19 cases in the BBL continues with the Renegades becoming the fifth club to report a positive case. Three other BBL clubs have reported positive Covid-19 cases, forcing Brisbane Heat to withdraw from their match against the Sydney Sixers on Tuesday.</p>.<p>The BBL organisers are desperately trying to keep the tournament going despite a surge in Covid-19 cases across the league.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday became the latest cricketer from the Big Bash League to test positive for Covid-19. Maxwell, who is the captain of Melbourne Stars in the BBL, became the 13th player from the franchise to test positive for the virus.</p>.<p>Maxwell's positive test was confirmed on Wednesday morning through a rapid antigen test, which he had taken following his side's Melbourne derby against Renegades on Monday, <em>cricket.com.au</em> reported. He also underwent a PCR test and is currently awaiting its result.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/englands-kevin-pietersen-calls-for-abolition-of-bio-bubbles-for-players-1067842.html" target="_blank">England's Kevin Pietersen calls for abolition of bio bubbles for players</a></strong></p>.<p>Meanwhile, the spurt in Covid-19 cases in the BBL continues with the Renegades becoming the fifth club to report a positive case. Three other BBL clubs have reported positive Covid-19 cases, forcing Brisbane Heat to withdraw from their match against the Sydney Sixers on Tuesday.</p>.<p>The BBL organisers are desperately trying to keep the tournament going despite a surge in Covid-19 cases across the league.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>