SL vs BAN First ODI in trouble as COVID enters Dhaka
The first ODI between sri lanka and bangladesh at Dhaka might be called off as COVID-19 enters the zone. As per reports, Two Srilankan players and a coach have been tested positive for COVID and they are isolated already. Other players are undergoing COVID tests and if the results are positive there are chances that the first ODI might get abandoned.
The 3 ODI series between sri lanka and bangladesh matters most for sri lanka as they are at the bottom of the world cup Super League points table, they are yet to lose an ODI bilateral series to Bangladesh. The sri lanka team looks new on the paper and they look for redemption. bangladesh is currently sixth in the Super League table, but skipper Tamim Iqbal warned against any complacency.
The match is scheduled to begin at 12.30 pm IST today at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. But due to the ongoing COVID crisis situation, we need to wait and see if there are any minuscule chances of this ODI series happening. A final call regarding this match will be taken by the Match referee minutes ahead of the toss.