Some good news has come in for the Indian team as Rohit Sharma has tested negative for COVID-19 and is now out of isolation, as per a media report. He is now expected to be available to lead India in the first T20I against England on July 7. 

Rohit missed out on the opportunity to lead India in the ongoing final Test at Edgbaston after testing positive for the coronavirus during the warm-up game against Leicestershire. Jasprit Bumrah is leading the side in his absence.

"Yes, Rohit has tested negative and as per medical protocols is now out of quarantine. However, he is not playing today's T20 warm-up game against Northamptonshire as he will need some recovery time and training ahead of first T20I," a senior BCCI official told PTI.

Rohit won't be available to play for India in their second T20 warm-up game this evening due to medical protocol but reportedly had a light net session at Edgbaston on Sunday (July 3).

The 35-year-old batter is likely to play in the three-match T20I series from the first game while Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah will be available from the second game as they are currently part of the Edgbaston Test.

(WITH PTI INPUTS)