England tour to Sri Lanka: Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Sri Lanka

England cricketer Moeen Ali has tested positive for COVID-19 on reaching Sri Lanka.




Xtra Time Web Desk: England spinner Moeen Ali has tested positive for COVID-19 following PCR tests administered on arrival at the airport in Hambantota on Sunday, confirmed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).





Ali will now observe a period of 10-days self-isolation, in accordance with the Sri Lanka Government’s protocol on quarantine.





Fast bowler Chris Woakes has also been deemed as a possible close contact, and he will observe a period of self-isolation and further testing.





The touring party will be PCR tested for a second time on Tuesday morning. Joe Root and his team will train for the first time on Wednesday.

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