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According to a report by AFP, Deputy Chief Epidemiologist Hemantha Herath advised reporters in Colombo that the 33-year-old England all-rounder was Sri Lanka’s first case of the UK pressure, which is believed to be extra transmissible. The well being ministry mentioned further precautions have been ordered to make sure Moeen didn’t unfold the brand new variant within the nation — which is battling an upsurge in infections — however didn’t elaborate on what they have been.
Moeen Ali had returned constructive outcomes for COVID-19 on January 4, after reaching the Island nation. The complete squad was then retested on January 5 and coaching was solely allowed after the remainder of the squad had returned damaging outcomes for his or her exams. Meanwhile, Moeen Ali was despatched in quarantine and so was Chris Woakes since he was in shut proximity with the 33-year-old.
While Woakes was examined damaging, he’s nonetheless uncertain for the primary Test. Meanwhile, Moeen Ali’s 10-day quarantine has been prolonged after he complained of fatigue.
The two-match Test sequence between England and Sri Lanka begins on January 14 with each matches to be performed in Galle.
The 33-year-old all-rounder’s absence is a big hurdle for England, particularly contemplating his previous performances in Sri Lanka. Ali was England’s joint-highest wicket-taker when the crew had final come to Lanka in 2018 and claimed a 3-0 sequence triumph.
In his absence, the onus can be on Jack Leach and Dom Bess to ship the products for England within the spin division.
