Angelo Mathews. (AFP photo)
Angelo Mathews tested positive late on the second day of the first Test and was later ruled out of the competition and Oshada Fernando was called in as his replacement.
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Veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews has recovered from COVID-19 and will also be available for the second Test against Australia, which begins on July 8. Cricket (SLC) confirmed this on Tuesday.
Mathews tested positive late on the second day of the first Test and was subsequently ruled out of the competition and Oshada Fernando was called in as his replacement.
“Angelo Mathews, who contracted COVID-19, has recovered and will be available for selection for the second Test. The player has been given medical clearance to join the game. Accordingly, Mathews will rejoin the team from today,” tweeted SLC.
Australia lead the two-match series 1-0 after registering a 10-wicket win in the first Test.
Pat Cummins-led Australia are currently at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings with a win percentage of 77.78 while Sri Lanka are at number six with a win percentage of 47.62.
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A win in the final will not only help the hosts share the series trophy, they will move up the WTC table above West Indies and Pakistan.
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