T20 World Cup: Matthew Wade tests positive for Covid ahead of England clash

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• Oct 27, 2022 | Dhupali Das

World Cup rules allow players to play matches with Covid, but they must travel...

Digital Desk: Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, tested positive for Covid-19 at the Twenty20 World Cup, but is expected to play against England on Friday, the team said.

The 34-year-old tested positive late on Wednesday, becoming the second Australian player in the tournament to do so. As per the team spokesman, the player has mild symptoms.

When asked if Wade would play for the holders and hosts against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a spokeswoman said, "Yes."

Australia does not have a specialist backup wicketkeeper in their team, but all-rounder Glenn Maxwell practised with gloves on at a training session in Melbourne on Thursday and could fill in if necessary.

World Cup rules allow players to play matches with Covid, but they must travel separately to prevent the virus from spreading.

Spinner Adam Zampa tested positive ahead of Tuesday's match against Sri Lanka, but he has recovered and is set to be able to face England in a game that neither team can afford to lose.

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets after losing to New Zealand in their opening match.

Despite having Covid, Ireland's George Dockrell played on Sunday in Hobart against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka.