England’s all-rounder Moeen Ali has tested positive for COVID-19

Manchester: England’s all-rounder Moeen Ali has tested positive for COVID-19 while Chris Woakes has been sent into isolation after being deemed as a ‘possible close contact’.

Following PCR tests administered on arrival at the airport in Hambantota on Sunday 3^rdJanuary, The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Moeen Ali has tested positive for COVID-19.

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

Chris Woakes has 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. At this stage, the team will train for the first time on Wednesday.