Three players of the South African men's cricket team have been placed under isolation after one of them tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the white-ball series against England, the country's cricket board confirmed. Cricket South Africa (CSA), though, did not disclose the names of the three players. CSA said about 50 COVID-19 RTPCR tests on players and support staff were conducted prior to entering the bio-bubble here for the limited overs series, starting on November 27.

"One player has returned a positive test result and two players were considered close contacts based on the risk assessment undertaken by the medical team," a CSA statement said. "All three players have been placed in immediate isolation in Cape Town as part of the COVID-19 protocols. While all players are asymptomatic, CSA's medical team will monitor them to ensure their health and well-being," it added.