Phil Whitticase

ICC Match Referee Phil Whitticase tests positive for COVID-19

Phil Whitticase

According to an official statement from England and Wales Cricket Board, Whitticase "is well and is asymptomatic". He will observe 10-days of self-isolation from 25 June, in accordance with the UK Government’s protocol on quarantine.

England swept the T20I series 3-0, and the ODI leg of the series starts from Tuesday, 29 June.

The statement further read, "Seven other members from the match officials and anti-corruption unit teams were deemed close contacts, including five members due to officiate at the first Royal London ODI on Tuesday, 29 June at Emirates Riverside, Durham. Those impacted will have to self-isolate for 10-days until 7 July.

"No members of the two teams were impacted. Alternative arrangements will be put in place to ensure Tuesday’s ODI goes ahead as planned."