Three Sri Lanka players taking part in the Women's World Cup Qualifier, which began in Harare on Sunday, have tested positive for Covid-19.
According to an ICC release, the entire team was tested after one player showed mild symptoms. Two of the players who tested positive are experiencing mild symptoms, while the third is asymptomatic. All three are in isolation and are under medical care.
The other members of the squad have returned negative tests, but the squad are isolating as a precaution and will undergo another test ahead of Sri Lanka's opening match against Netherlands on Tuesday.
"We have playing squads of 15 at the event, which allows for injuries and illness, including COVID-19 to be managed, and in addition teams have had the option of bringing traveling reserves with them." Said ICC head of events Chris Tetley. "As you would expect, the remainder of the squad are being closely monitored and they will all be re-tested ahead of taking to the field on Tuesday.
"The event bio-security plan provides us with protocols to manage positive tests effectively with the intention of enabling the event to proceed whilst keeping all other players and participants safe."
This is the second instance of Covid-19 related to a team taking part in the World Cup Qualifier. Papua New Guinea were forced to withdraw from the tournament, after a spate of infections within their camp left them short of players who could clear the Covid test that would allow them to fly to Zimbabwe.