Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka ODI series came under the scanner after five players including Isuru Udana and Shiran Fernando, bowling coach Chaminda Vaas, and two of Bangladesh's logistical staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday after undergoing the test on May 18.

However, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan is confident that the ongoing three-match ODI series will go on as scheduled.

“It can happen at times (someone getting positive) but there is a protocol in place... what we need to do and how many times we need to do the test to make sure that he is negative. We are following the protocol and we feel nothing serious happened that we need to panic,” Hasan said.

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“But definitely we will increase our vigilance. He (Fernando) recovered from Covid very recently, the PCR may have detected the dead RNA from the virus, many individuals have it on them up to 28 days,” he added.

Since current series are conducted with all the players and support staff members going in a bio-bubble, the BCB president revealed how this bio-bubble that is in place is taking its toll on the team due to the non-stop scheduling.

“I don't know about the others, but it's very difficult for us. There are two reasons, as each country has its own culture. About us, we are used to working closely with the players. The second thing is, the way the players need to practice before going to a tour, this is not preparation at all,” the 59-year-old said.

After Bangladesh winning the first ODI by 33-runs, the next two matches are scheduled on 25 and 28 May respectively with both matches to be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

(With Cricbuzz inputs)