Sri Lanka Cricket in a press release stated that Binura Fernando and Chamika Karunaratne, two players who were part of a 22 member pool engaged in training for the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies to take part in a white-ball series, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The two players were found to be positive, following a PCR test carried out yesterday (20th January).
Immediately upon identification, they have been directed to follow the Government’s health protocol laid out on Covid – 19.
The squad which commenced training on the 18th January at the SSC Grounds, underwent a PCR test on the 20th, whilst the rest of the players will once again undergo a PCR Test on the 26th January 2021, as part of a routine testing process.
