Melbourne: Cricketers from England and Australia have been cleared to play on the third day of the third Ashes Test in Melbourne after all tests for COVID-19 are negative, governing body Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday. said.
“The families of both the sets of players also underwent PCR test yesterday and all tested negative,” CA said in a statement.
The players underwent PCR tests after two England support staff and two members of their family tested positive this week and were forced to isolate.
After taking the rapid antigen test, England got permission to play for the second day on Monday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The third day begins at 10:30 a.m. (2330 GMT) local time.
England would resume their second innings at 31 for four, with Australia needing 51 to bat again.
Holders lead the series 2–0 after victories in Australia, Brisbane and Adelaide, only needing to draw the match in Melbourne to retain the urn.
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