England Test team will be able to fly to Sri Lanka as scheduled as each member of their touring party tests negative for Covid-19.
England test squad has managed to cross their first hurdle ahead of their tour to Sri Lanka as England’s entire touring party has tested negative for coronavirus. The tests were conducted on the 30th of December, and they produced no positive results. England test squad will now be allowed to leave for the island nation on Saturday (2nd January).
Schedule for England tour of Sri Lanka announced
After they arrive in Sri Lanka, touring contingent will spend 10 days of quarantine period in a bio-secure bubble in Hambantota, but they will be allowed to train outside. There was doubt regarding the visit of the England team as a new Covid-19 variant spreading fast in England. However, both England Cricket Board (ECB) and Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) worked closely with each other to make this series happen.
Sri Lanka to tour England in June 2021
The two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and England which is part of the World Test Championship (WTC) was originally scheduled to take place in March last year, but it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Root’s men will take on Lankan Lions from 14th January to 26th January behind-closed-doors. Both test matches will be played in Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Video: Sri Lanka tour of South Africa – Test Squad
Schedule
|
DATE |
MATCH |
VENUE |
|
14th to 18th January 2021 |
01st Test Match | Galle International Cricket Stadium |
|
22nd to 26th January 2021 |
02nd Test Match |
Galle International Cricket Stadium |
