GALLE: Sri Lanka star cricketer Angelo Mathews has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the third day's play of the opening Test against Australia at the Galle International Stadium here on Friday. The 35-year-old Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka's first innings total of 212, has been replaced by Oshada Fernando, who has come in as an "approved like-for-like Covid replacement".
The all-rounder reportedly informed the Sri Lanka camp about Covid-19 symptoms on Friday morning and was isolated as per protocols. IANS
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