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Oshada Fernando Added In Sri Lankan Squad After Mathews Tests Covid Positive

By IANS News July 01, 2022 • 11:10 AM View: 103

Sri Lanka star cricketer Angelo Mathews has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the third day's play of the opening Test against Australia at the Galle International Stadium here on Friday.

The 35-year-old Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka's first innings total of 212, has been replaced by Oshada Fernando, who has come in as an "approved like-for-like Covid replacement".

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