Mitchell Marsh tests positive for Covid-19; still given go-ahead to lead Australia | AUS vs WI

Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19 but the Australian skipper has been still given the go-ahead to lead Australia in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies.

Cricket Australia confirmed that Marsh will be allowed to play while following strict social-distancing protocols. He will have a separate dressing room and will maintain a distance from his teammates while fielding.

The first game of the 3-match T20I series against the Windies starts on February 9 in Hobart.

Marsh isn't the first one to contract the virus but in the Test series against the West Indies, Cameron Green tested positive for Covid-19 but he took the field in the 2nd Test in Brisbane while following distancing protocols.

Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis also tested positive during the recently concluded ODI series. Apart from the players Australia head coach Andrew McDonald also returned a positive report recently. Both followed strict protocols while being with the team.

AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR WEST INDIES T20Is

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa