The team were due to begin the series with an ODI in Cardiff tomorrow, Thursday. But tests administered on Monday returned seven positive results and the rest of England’s party will be required to self isolate as a result. The Australian round of the MotoGP world championship, scheduled for 24 October, has also been cancelled. Organisers said, “to reduce the risk of infection” they would restrict “the movement of members of the public”. * Sri Lanka team plane diverted to TrivandrumThe plane carrying Sri Lanka cricket team from England yesterday diverted suddenly to Trivandrum, India to refuel.

Source: The Nation July 06, 2021 20:03 UTC