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BCB's development coach diagnosed with COVID-19

Ashiqur Rahman, Bangladesh Cricket Board's development coach, has tested positive for coronavirus.

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"I got admitted today afternoon," Rahman told Cricbuzz on Tuesday. "Got the report yesterday and the report says COVID-19 positive."

He confirmed he had been struggling with the symptoms and had chest pain. "I didn't understand it at first. I thought I had a swollen tonsil. I had a sore throat at first, then slowly comes fever, then started to have chest pain and went to the doctor and did my test,'' he revealed.

The former U-19 pacer featured in the Bangladesh side in the 2002 World Cup and has also played 15 first-class matches and 18 List A games.

He is currently employed by Prime Bank in the Dhaka Premier League.

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