Joe Root says COVID-19 circumstances wouldn’t derail England’s tour of Sri Lanka

England captain Joe Root is assured any optimistic COVID-19 checks within the squad wouldn’t power the cancellation of their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka this month, however mentioned his facet must preserve a detailed watch on their bodily and psychological wellbeing.
Part of the World Test Championship, the collection was scheduled to happen in March final 12 months however was postponed following the COVID-19 pandemic. It will now start on Jan. 14.
England’s one-day worldwide collection in South Africa final month was postponed after breaches of the groups’ bio-secure surroundings in Cape Town, however Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa and Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand have each gone forward regardless of optimistic circumstances within the squads.
“I don’t think it (positive cases) will result in an automatic end,” Root instructed reporters. “The reality is around the rest of the world… teams have had to deal with positive cases… We have to manage it as best we can.”
Root mentioned the staff can be travelling with a psychologist to assist them address the challenges posed by taking part in throughout a pandemic.
“There’s going to be a little bit of extra support for the players in terms of a psychologist on the ground at all times, making sure there’s someone to speak to,” he added.
“If at any stage it becomes too much, they are entitled to get out… As captain, a big part of my role is to make sure people are comfortable.”
England are fourth within the World Test Championship standings behind Australia, India and New Zealand and Root mentioned his facet should “play out of our skin” if they’re to achieve the ultimate, which will likely be contested between the highest two groups at Lord’s in June.
“We know we are not totally best placed at the moment, but we have a good opportunity to win games now,” he mentioned. “All we can do is look after those performances.”