- All-rounder and Chris Woakes set for period of isolation
- Early positive test a major blow for tourists in Sri Lanka
England are nervously awaiting the results of fresh Covid-19 tests in Sri Lanka on Tuesday after Moeen Ali emerged as a positive case and also forced teammate Chris Woakes into isolation as a close contact.
Moeen’s result was detected during a round of testing that took place upon arrival at Hambantota airport on Sunday morning. The all-rounder, who is asymptomatic, is now required to isolate for 10 days under protocols agreed with the Sri Lankan government and cannot emerge until 13 January.
Written by Ali Martin
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/04/cricket-england-sri-lanka-tour-jimmy-anderson under the title “England nervously await Covid test results after Moeen Ali positive”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
