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Australian batsman Travis Head will miss his fourth test against England next week in Sydney after testing positive for COVID-19, Cricket Australia said.
The head would remain in Melbourne and be isolated for seven days until it became available for the next test, which begins on January 5th.
“As part of our testing procedures, we are players who perform PCR tests, their families and our support staff on a daily basis,” a CA spokesperson said.
“Unfortunately, Travis gave a positive COVID-19 result this morning. Fortunately, he is asymptomatic at this stage.
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Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called in as additional covers.
Australia have already won a five-match series after a win in Melbourne gave the home side an unbeaten 3-0 lead.
The header was crucial when Australia won the first round of the Gaba, with 152 runs out of 148 balls.
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