Praveen Jayawickrama ruled out of the second Test against Australia due to Covid

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the second Test against Australia, the island nation's cricket board said Monday. He is expected to miss the 2nd test match starting on Friday (July 8).

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Praveen Jayawickrama was not picked for the opening match which the hosts lost inside three days in Galle. Meanwhile, he is the second Sri Lankan player after Angelo Mathews to get the virus.

"The player was found to be Covid positive when he was tested (Rapid Antigen Test) this morning, as he complained of feeling unwell."

"Jayawickrama was immediately isolated from the rest of the team members and now will remain in room isolation for five days."

Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement

Mathews was ruled out on the third morning of the first Test after testing Covid positive. However, the Lankans soon went down to Australia with Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon bagging nine wickets in the match.

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The rest of the Sri Lankan team members have returned negative results. Now, the hosts are looking to level the series in the final match starting Friday.