SL vs ZIM: LPL fame Avishka Fernando tests Covid-19 positive- Sri Lanka batsman Avishka Fernando has tested positive for coronavirus just a week ahead of the ODI series. The development could even rule him out of the opening fixture. Avishka’s case comes even after he took the booster dose (two weeks ago). Follow Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
SL vs ZIM: LPL fame Avishka Fernando tests Covid-19 positive ahead of Sri Lanka’s ODIs against Zimbabwe- check details
As per ESPNCricinfo, only Fernando has returned a positive test so far as Sri Lanka enters a bio-secure bubble. The ODIs between Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe are set to begin on January 16. All three matches will be played in Pallekele.
- Sri Lanka’s Avishka Fernando made all the headlines in the recently-concluded Lanka Premier League.
- He slammed 312 runs including a century in the Qualifier 2 to guide Jaffna Kings into the LPL 2021 Final.
- He garnered all the attention throughout the tournament with his special ability to hit the ball at will coupled with a brilliant strike rate of 152. He slammed as many as 19 sixes.
Avishka Fernando- Last key matches
| MATCH | BAT | DATE | GROUND | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings vs Gladiators | 63 | 23-Dec-2021 | Hambantota | T20 |
| Kings vs Giants | 100 | 21-Dec-2021 | Hambantota | T20 |
| Kings vs Giants | 22* | 13-Dec-2021 | Colombo (RPS) | T20 |
| Kings vs Warriors | 23 | 12-Dec-2021 | Colombo (RPS) | T20 |
| Kings vs Warriors | 53 | 08-Dec-2021 | Colombo (RPS) | T20 |
SL vs ZIM: LPL fame Avishka Fernando tests Covid-19 positive ahead of Sri Lanka’s ODIs against Zimbabwe- check details
Early return of the previously banned trio – Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, and Danushka Gunathilaka may fill the void of Fernando’s absence.
Fernando had been in good form, having struck 100 off 64, and 63 off 41 in the last two matches of the Lankan Premier League.
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