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SL vs AUS: Angelo Mathews tests positive for Covid-19 on day 3 of first Test

The 35-year-old Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka's first innings total of 212, has been replaced by Oshada Fernando, who has come in as an "approved like-for-like Covid replacement"

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Angelo Mathews (L) plays a shot as Australia`s wicketkeeper Alex Carey watches during the first day of the first cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia. Pic/ AFP

Angelo Mathews (L) plays a shot as Australia`s wicketkeeper Alex Carey watches during the first day of the first cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia. Pic/ AFP

Sri Lanka star cricketer Angelo Mathews has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the third day's play of the opening Test against Australia at the Galle International Stadium here on Friday.

The 35-year-old Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka's first innings total of 212, has been replaced by Oshada Fernando, who has come in as an "approved like-for-like Covid replacement".

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