India tour of Sri Lanka: SL government gives clearance to host series as players test COVID negative: Reports
The series which was supposed to begin on July 14 has now been rescheduled and will now begin from July 18 after the Sri Lankan camp was hit by COVID-19. The decision to revise the itinerary was taken on the basis of health advisory after the Sri Lankan contingent detected two COVID positive cases.
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Sri Lanka’s batting coach Grant Flower and video analyst GT Niroshan had tested positive upon their arrival from England, forcing the two boards to reschedule.
The SL government has now given the clearance after those who were in close contact with Flower and Niroshan testest negative in the latest RTPCR test.
The Sri Lankan team has been moved to Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo while the Indians are stationed at Taj. As per sources, the decision has been taken to ensure a better biosecure environment. However, the two hotels are about five minutes’ walk from each other.
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