T20 World Cup: Australia´s Wade positive for Covid ahead of crucial England clash
MELBOURNE: Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Swim has tried positive for Coronavirus at the Twenty20 World Cup yet is supposed to play in Friday's critical conflict with Britain, the group said.
The 34-year-old tried positive late on Wednesday — the second Australian player at the competition to do so — and has gentle side effects, a group representative told AFP.
Inquired as to whether Swim was supposed to play for the holders and hosts against Britain at Melbourne Cricket Ground, the representative answered: "Yes."
Australia don't have an expert back-up wicketkeeper in their crew, however all-rounder Glenn Maxwell rehearsed with the gloves on at an instructional meeting in Melbourne on Thursday and could fill in if necessary.
World Cup rules grant players to play coordinates with Coronavirus however they should go independently to stay away from the spread of the infection.
Spinner Adam Zampa tried positive in front of the Sri Lanka match on Tuesday however has recuperated and is supposed to be fit to confront Britain in a match neither can stand to lose.
Australia returned from their initial misfortune to New Zealand to beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets.
Ireland's George Dockrell played on Sunday in Hobart against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in spite of having Coronavirus.
