Matthew Wade tests positive for Covid but IS expected to play in crucial T20 World Cup showdown against England – as Australia take a different stance on wicketkeeper after Adam Zampa missed win over Sri Lanka due to virus
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Australia’s preparations for their must-win T20 World Cup clash against rivals England have been rocked by Matthew Wade becoming the latest player to be struck down with Covid, although he is expected to play on Friday.
In a statement announced on Thursday, Cricket Australia revealed that Wade contracted the virus on Wednesday but is only suffering ‘minor symptoms’.
And with the 34-year-old the only wicketkeeper in their 15-man squad, he is expected to play ‘unless his condition deteriorates’.
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