Bangladesh ODI series gets underway despite Sri Lanka COVID-19 scare | Cricket News – Times of India

By Amelia Podder On May 23, 2021

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s one-day series against Sri Lanka got underway on Sunday despite COVID-19 scares in the touring camp hours before the start of the match in Dhaka.
According to media reports, uncapped Shiran Fernando tested positive, along with fellow pace bowler Isuru Udana and bowling coach Chaminda Vaas.
Sri Lanka Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne said Udana and Vaas subsequently tested negative.
“Isuru Udana & Chaminda Vaas tested negative (in) 2nd covid 19 PRC test…” tweeted Karunaratne.

Isuru udana & chaminda Vaas tested negative 2nd covid 19 PRC test…#SLvsBan

— ?????? ???????????? (@IamDimuth) 1621746539000

Udana went on to bowl the first ball of the match after Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal won the toss and elected to bat at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Sri Lanka Cricket did not reply to a Reuters email seeking details of the COVID-19 cases in their camp.
The teams play the second match on Tuesday and final game on Friday.

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