Following PCR tests carried out on the squad nominated to take part in the 'White Ball' segment of the Tour of West Indies, Lahiru Kumara has tested positive for COVID-19.

He was detected during a PCR Tests carried on 21 February.

Immediately upon identification, Lahiru Kumara has been directed to follow the Government’s health protocol laid out on COVID-19.

Sri Lanka Cricket said it would continue with normal operations, adhering to the stipulated health protocols.

An AFP report said Kumara played two practice matches on Friday and Saturday.

It said the news of the infection is the latest blow to the tour of three one-day internationals, three Twenty20s and two Tests due to start in Antigua on 3 March.

It was originally due to begin on 21 February  but was postponed after Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne and coach Mickey Arthur tested positive.

Both have fully recovered and will travel with the rest of the squad, which was yet to be officially named.

The Twenty20s will be played on 3, 5 and 7 March at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua while the ODIs will be at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium on 10, 12 and 14 March, according to Sri Lanka Cricket.

The two Tests will also be at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium with the first game starting on 21 March and the second on 29 March.

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