Australia vs Sri Lanka: Adam Zampa exams Covid constructive

Ahead of the must-win sport in opposition to Sri Lanka, the hosts Australia have suffered one other large blow after their spinner Adam Zampa examined constructive to COVID.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Zampa’s signs usually are not extreme, however issues stay about him taking part in.

A change in ICC rules for this event imply gamers are in a position to take the sector even after recording a constructive take a look at.

Australian girls’s all-rounder Tahlia McGrath took the sector within the Commonwealth Games closing with COVID earlier this 12 months.

Ireland allrounder George Dockrell performed in opposition to the Sri Lankans in Hobart on Sunday, regardless of being declared a constructive COVID case.

Zampa may journey to the match seperately and would stay considerably segregated from the taking part in group on the night time.

If Zampa misses out, he could possibly be changed by spinner Ashton Agar, until selectors decide so as to add one other pacer within the squad. In that occasion, the door could be open to all-rounder Cameron Green and pacer Nathan Ellis.

Australia must beat Sri Lanka at Perth comprehensively after they have been humbled by New Zealand of their event opener. Another loss will jeopardise the defending champion’s possibilities to make it into the semifinals.