Melbourne: Australian Kricket Head Nick Hockley moved to eliminate Monday’s concern for the rest of the ash series after England was rocked by Covid’s fear, but admitted it was a “daily proposition”.
Four members of the Camp England – two support staff and two family members – Positive Coronavirus were only hours before the beginning of the second day in the third test in Melbourne.
The team and management were asked to undergo a quick antigen test that was urgent because they would leave their hotel to land Cricket Melbourne.
They were given everything almost 45 minutes before playing will begin.
“The affected individual isolated,” said Cricket Australia, added that all groups played negatively.
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Australia broadcaster seven networks also said there had been a positive case among his staff working at MCG, forcing last minute changes to their comments team.
Driven by Omicron variants, the Coronavirus case surged in Australia – especially in Sydney – where the fourth test was scheduled for January before the final ash in Hobart.
More than 6,000 cases were reported every day in the state of New South Wales, where Sydney was.
However, Hockley said the plan was to press on schedule with ashes.
Our players have been given all clear to play today and have arrived at Ground suggesting otherwise.
We will rely on the protocol.
This is a daily proposition, “he told reporters.” I can’t tell you the amount of work that happened behind the scenes.
The perseverance of our team and medical players, the perseverance they are working on through each protocol is very impressive.
“They are very calm, they know this they need to do.” He added: “We have a very comprehensive testing regime and the players really are really Fantastic.
It’s ultimately about everyone who takes personal responsibility.
“England face a similar scenario earlier this year when the fifth test of their home series against India was canceled after several cases among visitor support staff.
Australia Captain Pat Cummins, who missed the second ash test.
Because he was in covid isolation, said dramatic events on Monday were “era signs”.
“You must be flexible enough,” he told SPORTS Broadcaster Sen
Abu is not at risk despite the Covid case in the England camp: CA
