Updated On: 01 July, 2022 10:36 AM IST | Galle | IANS
The 35-year-old Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka`s first innings total of 212, has been replaced by Oshada Fernando, who has come in as an "approved like-for-like Covid replacement"

Angelo Mathews (L) plays a shot as Australia`s wicketkeeper Alex Carey watches during the first day of the first cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia. Pic/ AFP
Sri Lanka star cricketer Angelo Mathews has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the third day`s play of the opening Test against Australia at the Galle International Stadium here on Friday.
The 35-year-old Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka`s first innings total of 212, has been replaced by Oshada Fernando, who has come in as an "approved like-for-like Covid replacement".