Asia Cup 2023: Mega tournament hit by Covid storm as 2 Sri Lanka players test positive

The upcoming edition of the Asia Cup is all set to begin in Pakistan on August 30. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, will also co-host the continental event via the hybrid model enabled to ensure the participation of India.

However, ahead of the start of the Asia Cup 2023, the tournament has been hit by a Covid storm. As many as two Sri Lanka cricketers were rendered doubtful for the event owing to Covid-19 infection.

Sri Lankan batters Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando have tested positive for Covid-19. As per reports, both the cricketers picked up the symptoms during the final stages of the LPL tournament. They will be only be picked in their national squad if they return with negative results.

Moreover, both the star players are presently under observation. Their selection in the Lankan squad will only depend on the speed of the recovery. 

Notably co-hosts Sri Lanka will begin their Asia Cup campaign with a match against Bangladesh on August 31 at Pallekele. They will play their second group game in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on September 5.