Sri Lankan Pathum Nissanka tested positive, out the second test with Covid

Sri Lanka has been hit with another Covid-19 case after opener Pathum Nissanka tested positive. Taking the number of players since the start of the Australia series to six.

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Sri Lankan Nissanka will undergo Covid-19 protocols-

He was found to be positive during an Antigen test conducted on the player yesterday morning, following the player complaining of feeling unwell, an SLC statement said. A PCR test carried out later in the day confirmed the result. Nissanaka was immediately isolated in a different hotel upon identification and will undergo Covid-19 protocols.

Angelo Mathews was the first player to test positive, during the opening game in Galle-

For the second time in two matches. Oshada Fernando has been brought in as the Covid substitute after he replaced Angelo Mathews. The first player to test positive, during the opening game in Galle.

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Australia has managed to avoid any Covid cases-

With two days of the series remaining, Australia has managed to avoid any Covid cases within their squad. Andrew McDonald, the head coach, arrived late for the tour last month after testing positive before leaving.

Sri Lanka has a short turnaround to their next Test with the opening match against Pakistan getting underway in Galle on June 16.