Melbourne: After spinner Adam Zampa, Australia’s Matthew Wade has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of their match against England, which is scheduled to be held on Friday.
Wade is expected to play the match against England as rules for the ongoing T20 World Cup allow Covid-infected cricketers to play in the matches if the symptoms are mild.
Earlier, Josh Inglis, reserve wicketkeeper of Australia for the marquee tournament had met with a freak injury. Defending champions had then replaced Inglis with all-rounder Cameron Green.
Meanwhile, Zampa has returned multiple negative tests in recent days. The lead spinner was seen bowling in the nets during Australia’s training session.