Former Sri Lanka captain Kusal Janith Perera tests Covid positive

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka captain Kusal Janith Perera has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the series against South Africa starting next month.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Perera tested positive in a RT-PCR test carried out on the players before the commencement of training for the upcoming series against South Africa in Colombo.

Perera, who led Sri Lanka during the England tour in June, missed the limited overs series against India here last month due to a shoulder injury.

He was preparing to resume practice for the series against South Africa starting on September 2. IANS

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