Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir and Canadian batsman Ravinderpal Singh have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the inaugural Lankan Premier League (LPL) beginning November 26. ESPNcricinfo reported on Friday that Tanvir, who is part of Kandy Tuskers franchise, and Singh, who is with Colombo Kings, have tested positive for the virus after arriving in Sri Lanka for the T20 event. Tanvir has come into the tournament as a replacement after fellow Pakistani Wahab Riaz and England’s Liam Plunkett withdrew.
Tanvir is not believed to have come into close contact with any other player or official, and the remainder of the Tuskers team will prepare for the tournament as planned. "[Singh] has been sent for treatment at another hotel in the area, which has been set up like a hospital," said Anil Mohan, CEO of the IPG Group company, which is organising the LPL. "He is not at the same hotel as the others, and they are all in their bubble. The others will be training and preparing for the tournament as usual."Tuskers coach Hashan Tillakaratne said they need someone to replace Tanvir. “We have to talk to the franchise owners and find somebody to replace Tanvir,” the former Sri Lakan batsman told the website. LPL organisers have also had to endure withdrawals of top draws like Lasith Malinga and Chris Gayle. Former India pacer Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel is also in Sri Lanka to compete in the event.
