NSW-Victoria Sheffield Shield match suspended over positive Covid test

Emerging fast bowler Will Sutherland tests positive to Covid-19, forcing Victorian team into isolation ahead of Sheffield Shield match against NSW.

Victorian fast bowler Will Sutherland has tested positive to Covid-19, forcing the suspension of the Sheffield Shield match against NSW. Picture: Getty Images

The Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Victoria has been suspended after emerging fast bowler Will Sutherland tested positive to Covid-19.

The third consecutive match between the two sides, who had been forced to play each other after being denied permission to enter other states, was due to begin at 10.30am (AEDT) today.

Test opener Marcus Harris was not involved in the match.

“The Marsh Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground, scheduled to begin today, has been postponed due to a possible COVID-19 case in the Victorian side,” Cricket Victoria said.

“In the course of routine COVID-19 testing, Will Sutherland has returned a test result which requires further analysis. The Victorian team is currently self-isolating while this analysis and investigation takes place.”