England vs Sri Lanka: Match referee Phil Whitticase assessments constructive for Covid-19, each groups protected

Phil Whitticase had officiated in all three matches of the T20I sequence, which ended on Saturday with England profitable their third sport in succession in opposition to Sri Lanka. England gained all 3 T20 internationals to brush the sequence 3-0 in opposition to Sri Lanka (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSPhil Whitticase examined constructive for Covid-19 after present process a PCR check on FridayThe ICC Match Referee is “well and asymptomatic” however will stay in isolation for 10 days7 different members from the match officers and anti-corruption unit groups may also isolate for 10 daysThe limited-overs sequence between England and Sri Lanka suffered a large scare on Sunday after ICC Match referee Phil Whitticase examined constructive for the novel coronavirus. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Whitticase is “well and asymptomatic” however will stay in isolation for 10 days.

Whitticase had officiated in all three matches of the T20I sequence, which ended on Saturday with England profitable their third sport in succession.All the gamers and assist workers members from each groups are protected however seven different members from the match officers and anti-corruption unit groups must go into isolation for 10 days as they got here in “close contact” with Whitticase.Five of the seven officers have been attributable to officiate within the first ODI between each side on June 29 however there might be adjustments within the roster now.”Following a PCR test administered on Friday 25 June at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, The England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that ICC Match Referee Phil Whitticase has tested positive for COVID-19. Whitticase, who was officiating during the three-match Vitality IT20 Series between England and Sri Lanka, is well and is asymptomatic.”He will now observe a interval of 10-days of self-isolation from 25 June, in accordance with the UK Government’s protocol on quarantine.”Seven other members from the match officials and anti-corruption unit teams were deemed close contacts, including five members due to officiate at the first Royal London ODI on Tuesday, 29 June at Emirates Riverside, Durham. Those impacted will have to self-isolate for 10-days until 7 July.”No members of the 2 groups have been impacted. Alternative preparations might be put in place to make sure Tuesday’s ODI goes forward as deliberate,” the ECB mentioned in a press release.England beat Sri Lanka in all three T20Is of the sequence to clinch the trophy and can now host the islanders in a sequence of three ODIs from subsequent week. The matches might be performed at Chester-le-Street (June 29), The Oval (July 1) and Bristol (July 4).Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.