AUS vs SL LIVE: Wanindu Hasaranga tests positive for COVID-19- What comes a big blow, Sri Lanka ace spinner Hasaranga has tested positive for COVID-19. As result, he has been ruled of the upcoming 3rd T20I. Sri Lanka have already lost the first two matches of the five-match series. Follow Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE score updates on InsideSport.IN
AUS vs SL LIVE: BIG loss for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga tests positive for COVID-19- Follow LIVE updates
- According to the official update from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Hasaranga was found to be positive during a RAT test on Feb 15.
- He has entered mandatory isolation under COVID-19 protocols.
- An RT-PCR is likely to take place after the lateral flow test. Once he is confirmed to be positive in RT-PCR then he is likely to stay in isolation for a week and test negative to return to the squad.
- He is unlikely to play in the remaining 3 T20Is for Sri Lanka. The third T20I is slated to take place later today.
“Wanindu Hasaranga has tested positive for Covid-19. The player was found to be positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted this morning (15th February). Hasaranga is currently undergoing Covid-19 protocols and is placed in isolation,” SLC wrote in a tweet post.
Player Update #AUSvSL🚨:
Wanindu Hasaranga has tested positive for Covid-19.
The player was found to be positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted this morning (15th February).
Hasaranga is currently undergoing Covid-19 protocols and is placed in isolation.— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 15, 2022
- Earlier, the board had confirmed that Kushal Mendis has recovered from COVID-19 and he will be available for selection for the third T20I.
- Australia already has a 2-0 series lead in the ongoing T20I series and if the Aaron Finch-led side wins the third T20I, they will gain an unassailable series lead.
- Earlier, Hasaranga was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for Rs 10.75 crore.
AUS vs SL T20 schedule: Sri Lanka vs Australia starts Feb 11- check all details
| DATE | MATCH | VENUE |
| 11th February, 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | AUS WON |
| 13th February, 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | AUS WON |
| 15th February, 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | Manuka Oval |
| 18th February, 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | MCG |
| 20th February, 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Australia | MCG |
AUS vs SL LIVE: BIG loss for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga tests positive for COVID-19- Follow LIVE updates
Sri Lanka Squad For T20I Series Against Australia- Wanindu Hasaranga OUT
Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Ramesh Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamil Mishara, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Shiran Fernando
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