Moeen Ali checks constructive for COVID-19 on arrival in Sri Lanka

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All-rounder Moeen Ali has examined constructive for coronavirus upon England crew’s arrival in Sri Lanka, introduced England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday. Ali, 33, is known to be asymptomatic at this stage.

Ali should observe 10-day isolation in accordance with the Sri Lanka Government’s protocol. Chris Woakes, deemed as a attainable shut contact of Ali, will even observe self-isolation. 

The England Test squad, led by Joe Root, arrived on the Sri Lanka airport in Hambantota on Sunday the place they underwent Covid-19 checks. The guests might be once more examined on Tuesday morning earlier than they practice for the primary time on Wednesday.

The two-match Test collection is slated to start out from January 14 behind closed doorways in Galle. After the Sri Lanka tour, England will fly to India for a multi-format tour.

“Following PCR tests administered on arrival at the airport in Hambantota on Monday 4th January, The England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that Moeen Ali has tested positive for COVID-19. Ali will now observe a period of 10-days self-isolation, in accordance with the Sri Lanka Government’s protocol on quarantine,” learn an announcement from the ECB.

“Chris Woakes has been deemed as a possible close contact, and he will observe a period of self-isolation and further testing. The touring party will be PCR tested for a second time on Tuesday morning. At this stage, the team will train for the first time on Wednesday,” the assertion additional stated.