Adam Zampa
Leg Spinner Adam Zampa tests COVId-19 positive ahead of Australia-SL T20 WC clash
Melbourne: Leg spinner Adam Zampa has tested COVID-19 positive before T20 World Cup clash against Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
A team spokesperson confirmed Zampa recently returned a positive test but is only displaying minor symptoms, the cricket body's website read.
It puts him in considerable doubt for Tuesday evening's match at Perth Stadium, though the team insists he remains available for selection.
But, as cricket.com.au revealed before the tournament got underway, players who test positive for the virus are not prevented from competing at this year's World Cup.
Ireland's George Dockrell played against Sri Lanka on Sunday in Hobart despite the team identifying him as "potentially positive".
There is precedent for Australian teams too; allrounder Tahlia McGrath played in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the women's side earlier this year in Birmingham.
If the Aussies elect not to play Zampa, Ashton Agar might feature in the team.
New Zealand defeated Australia in the first match.
Australia squad: Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Aaron Finch (c), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa
Australia's fixtures:
Oct 22: New Zealand beat Australia by 89 runs
Oct 25: v Sri Lanka, Perth Stadium, 10pm AEDT
Oct 28: v England, MCG, 7pm AEDT
Oct 31: v Ireland, Gabba, 7pm AEDT
Nov 4: v Afghanistan, Adelaide Oval, 7pm AEDT
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