Australian spinner Adam Zampa has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the defending champ's crucial tie against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
The defending champions will need to win against Dasun Shanaka's men otherwise, all of their remaining matches would become must-win matches. Australian spinner Adam Zampa has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the defending champ's crucial tie against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. According to a report in Cricket.com.au, Zampa returned a Covid-positive test recently but he is showing only minor symptoms.
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