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Aus vs SL: Kusal Mendis tests positive for COVID-19

Melbourne [Australia], February 8 (ANI): Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Australia series.

ANI Feb 08, 2022 16:25 IST googleads

Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis  (Photo/ICC Twitter)

Melbourne [Australia], February 8 (ANI): Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Australia series.
The five-match series between Sri Lanka and Australia to be played from February 11-20 will be staged across three venues, the Sydney Cricket Ground, Manuka Oval, and Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Mendis was found to be positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), conducted on Monday. He is currently undergoing COVID-19 protocols and placed in isolation since Monday.
"Kusal Mendis, who is with the touring Sri Lanka National Team in Australia, has tested positive for Covid-19," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.
"The result of the RAT was confirmed following a PCR test, which was conducted on the same day," it added.
The T20I series with Sri Lanka and Australia begins on Friday. (ANI)

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