Player, team trainer test COVID-19 positive ahead of Australia tour

Nuwan Thushara, who was included in the 20 member Sri Lanka Squad to tour Australia and the team trainer Dilshan Fonseka, have tested positive for COVID-19, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Both were found to be positive during a routine PCR test conducted among the squad and the support staff, who are currently remaining in a Bio-Secure Bubble ahead of the team's departure to Australia.

Both of them are currently undergoing COVID-19 protocols and will rejoin the squad on February 10, upon completion of the protocols.

Sri Lanka Team will leave for Australia on February 03, 2022.