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England players have been instructed not to sign autographs or pose for selfies with fans during their Test tour of Sri Lanka in a bid to insulate the squad from coronavirus.
The England team have been on the island – which recorded its second confirmed case overnight – for just over a week and have stepped up existing precautions ahead of the first Test in Galle on March 19.
Between 3000 and 5000 supporters, many of them retired, are due to fly to Sri Lanka and they have been warned the usual level of interaction they have come to expect from their heroes has been affected by medical advice.
Joe Root’s side are typically happy to sign shirts and bats as well as appearing in photographs but have been instructed to keep their distance from those arriving from the United Kingdom.
Interactions with the media have already been impacted, with a two-metre buffer zone implemented for any group interviews.
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board read: “The touring party is now taking positive steps to reduce the risk of its health by limiting public engagements for its players and management team.
“England players and staff have been asked to avoid any unnecessary public engagements, and temporarily avoid casual supporter interaction such as selfies or autographs.”
Handshakes between squad members, officials and opposition were already banned, with fist bumps the new preferred greeting.
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