Australian spin bowling legend Shane Warne has tested positive to Covid-19 while coaching in the UK.
The Australian spin bowling great, 51, reported feeling unwell in London and subsequently returned a positive lateral flow test, with the result of a PCR test due imminently.
He is currently self-isolating, along with another London Spirit coaching colleague who also tested positive.
Shane Warne is self-isolating following a positive Covid-19 test having reported feeling unwell
‘Shane will isolate from the squad and support staff whilst he awaits PCR results,’ a club statement read
‘A second member of the team management is self-isolating after also returning a positive test.
No players have been tested positive or been identified as close contacts.
Warne recently returned to the UK as head coach of London Spirit in the inaugural English limited-overs competition The Hundred.
Warne was absent from his side’s loss against Southern Brave played at Lord’s on Sunday.
London Spirit are yet to register a win in their first three games of inaugural competition, which began 10 days ago.
Warne is yet to comment publicly about his condition.
He is the second head coach in the competition to test positive after Trent Rockets coach, former Zimbabwean cricketer Andy Flower returned a positive result last weekend.
