Colombo, Feb 22 (UNI) Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's tour of West Indies, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Monday.
' Following PCR Tests carried out on the squad nominated to take part in the ‘White Ball’ segment of the Tour of West Indies, Lahiru Kumara has tested Positive for Covid-19. He was detected during a PCR Tests carried out yesterday. (21st February),' SLC said in an statement.
'Immediately upon identification, Lahiru Kumara has been directed to follow the Government’s health protocol laid out on Covid – 19. Sri Lanka Cricket will continue with normal operations, adhering to the stipulated Health Protocols,' it added.
Sri Lanka's tour of West Indies starts with the white-ball segment, with three T20Is and three ODIs scheduled from March 3 to 14.
The Lankan team is supposed to leave for the West Indies on February 23 and is unlikely to be part of the white-ball games while there is a possibility of him joining the team ahead of the Test series which begins on March 21, provided he recovers on time.
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