NSW Health Minister guarantees Ashes Test will stay in Sydney | malcolmconn
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has guaranteed the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney will take place next week despite current state regulations which could force the match to be abandoned.
There were fears the Sydney Test would have to be abandoned if a similar scenario arose for the fourth Test, with questions also hanging over the fifth Test in Hobart. “I want to assure the cricket loving public, under our rules any players with exposure to a known case of COVID-19 would be asked to test and isolate only until a negative result was received.“If there are any cases within the teams, their support staff, or families, we will work with the people involved to ensure they are safe, and there is as little disruption to others as possible.
There had been serious fears among officials overnight that the Boxing Day Test was at risk of being abandoned. One member of the England camp had reported symptoms on Sunday night and by the following morning four people had tested positive to COVID. Victoria’s rules meant that members of Channel Seven’s commentary team were back at the MCG by Monday afternoon after being sidelined from the start of play due to a case.Both teams are already under level four restrictions preventing them from eating indoors or attending bars, and only shopping by click and collect.
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