Britain chief Joe Root is certain any sure COVID-19 tests in the crew would not power the wiping out of their two-test visit through Sri Lanka this month, yet said his side would need to keep a nearby watch on their physical and mental prosperity.
Part of the World Test Championship, the arrangement was booked to happen in March a year ago however was deferred following the COVID-19 pandemic. It will presently start on Jan. 14.
Britain’s one-day worldwide arrangement in South Africa a month ago was delayed after breaks of the groups’ profile secure climate in Cape Town, however Sri Lanka’s visit through South Africa and Pakistan’s visit through New Zealand have both proceeded regardless of positive cases in the crews.
“I don’t think it (positive cases) will bring about a programmed end,” Joe Root told journalists. “The fact of the matter is around the remainder of the world… groups have needed to manage positive cases… We need to oversee it as well as can be expected.”
Root said the group would make a trip with an analyst to help them adapt to the difficulties presented by playing during a pandemic.
“There will be a smidgen of additional help for the major parts regarding a therapist on the ground consistently, ensuring there’s somebody to address,” Joe Root added.
“On the off chance that at any stage it turns out to be excessively, they are qualified for get out… As skipper, a major piece of my job is to ensure individuals are agreeable.”
Britain are fourth in the World Test Championship standings behind Australia, India and New Zealand and Root said his side must “happen of our skin” on the off chance that they are to arrive at the last, which will be challenged between the best two groups at Lord’s in June.
“We realize we are not absolutely best positioned right now, yet we have a decent occasion to dominate matches now,” Joe Root said. “Everything we can do is take care of those exhibitions.”