Sports News | Australia's Agar Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Pakistan
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Australia's cricket team was weakened by another case of COVID-19 on Tuesday after left-arm spinner Ashton Agar tested positive for the virus just hours before the start of a limited-overs international series in Pakistan.
Lahore, Mar 29 (AP) Australia's cricket team was weakened by another case of COVID-19 on Tuesday after left-arm spinner Ashton Agar tested positive for the virus just hours before the start of a limited-overs international series in Pakistan.
Australian team management said physiotherapist Brendan Wilson also tested positive during regular testing of the squad.
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis was ruled out on Monday because of a COVID-19 infection, leaving an under-strength Australian squad with 13 fit players available for the series opener at the Gaddafi Stadium.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh was unavailable for at least the start of the three-match series because of a hip injury, and veteran batter Steve Smith was ruled out with an injured elbow.
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Fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc and veteran opener David Warner are being rested for the limited-overs portion of the tour after helping Australia to a 1-0 victory in the three-match test series.
Lahore will host the three ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 international to round off Australia's tour to Pakistan. (AP)
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