Ahead of the West Indies tour, Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur and batsman Lahiru Thirimanne have tested positive for COVID-19 during a routine RT-PCR tests done on Tuesday.

Now, both Arthur and Thirimanne have been isolated and directed to follow the health protocol. A 36-member provisional squad was divided into three groups as a precautionary measure and had started practice sessions from January 28.

Looking at the current situation, SLC is exploring the possibility of rescheduling the West Indies tour, which was scheduled to start on February 20.