Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa is set to miss out on Australia’s T20 World Cup match win against Sri Lanka after testing positive for Covid-19.
Zampa Recently Tested Positive:-
A spokesman for the team confirmed that Zampa recently tested positive, but is displaying only minor symptoms.
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Under the current rules set by the ICC and national authorities, COVID-positive players are allowed to participate,
It is however believed that Australia may opt for Ashton Agar’s selection according to Australia’s Herald Sun, who first reported the story.
The publication understands that despite Zampa’s mild symptoms, there are concerns in the Australian camp about the 30-year-old getting into action with his teammates.
Incidentally Played a role Against Sri Lanka:-
This is not the first time that Covid-19 has played a role in this year’s event, coincidentally with Ireland’s George Dockrell playing his team’s opening Super 12 encounter against Sri Lanka.
Dockrell was forcing to travel separately from his teammates. With the team’s medical staff managing his movements and interactions.
If Zampa were to be picking, he and Cricket Australia would have to operate under the same guidelines.
Zampa’s absence will be a significant blow to the hosts’ chances of winning the back-to-back T20 World Cup, with the team already on the ropes after Sunday’s loss to New Zealand.
Wanindu Hasranga in number of wickets:-
The leg-spinner was a key force in Australia’s successful 2021 campaign, second only to Wanindu Hasaranga in the number of wickets in the UAE and Oman.
If selected he will appear in front of his current home fans in Perth. And will match one of his appearances at last year’s event.
He claiming figures of 1/15 in 2.4 overs in Australia’s meeting with South Africa. Before he was dismissing for an extra batsman.
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Agar also played in Australia’s practice game against India. Although has followed a side strain for most of the Australian winter.
