Binura Fernando and Chamika Karunaratne, two players who were part of a 22 member pool engaged in training for the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies to take part in a white-ball series, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The two players were found to be positive, following a PCR test carried out yesterday (20th January).
Immediately upon identification, they have been directed to follow the Government’s health protocol laid out on Covid – 19.
The squad which commenced training on the 18th January at the SSC Grounds, underwent a PCR test on the 20th, whilst the rest of the players will once again undergo a PCR Test on the 26th January 2021, as part of a routine testing process.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the governing body for cricket in Sri Lanka. Originally registered as the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka on June 30, 1975, it was renamed Sri Lanka Cricket in 2003.
