Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Under-fire England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for COVID-19 while quarantining here with his family but he is expected to join the team ahead of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart. Silverwood was due to miss the fourth Test against England starting in Sydney on Wednesday after he was forced into isolation when a family member tested positive for COVID-19. England has already announced that Adam Hollioake will not join the coaching set-up ahead of the fourth Test due to a close contact of his testing positive for COVID-19. Hollioake was to assist England with Silverwood, pace bowling coach Jon Lewis, spin mentor Jeetan Patel and strength and conditioning specialist Darren Veness all isolating.

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WATCH | COVID-positive Cameron Green takes field in AUS vs WI 2nd Test, Hazlewood shoos him away
1 year, 1 month ago

WATCH | COVID-positive Cameron Green takes field in AUS vs WI 2nd Test, Hazlewood shoos him away

India TV News  

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has taken the field at the Gabba for the Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test of the series. Green tested positive for the infectious virus ahead of the second Test but was eligible to take part in the match, according to the Cricket Australia protocols. One day ahead of the second Test on Thursday, Green and …

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia
2 years, 8 months ago

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has suffered a huge blow in its bid to square its two-Test series against Australia after four cricketers tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be replaced. In coronavirus tests on Wednesday, three players from the first Test were positive: leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, fast bowler Asitha Fernando, and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka added spinners Prabath Jayasuriya, …

I keep notes on everything: Coach Chris Silverwood looking to use Ashes experience to neutralise Australia
2 years, 8 months ago

I keep notes on everything: Coach Chris Silverwood looking to use Ashes experience to neutralise Australia

India Today  

Sri Lanka are set to take on Australia in a two-match Test series after a triumphant ODI series victory. While Australia mulls their combination, Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood has stated that he will use all his Ashes experience to give an advantage to the home team. I'm an avid scribbler, so I've got my notes on the Australian batsmen …

Ex-England batter Graham Thorpe 'seriously ill' in hospital
2 years, 10 months ago

Ex-England batter Graham Thorpe 'seriously ill' in hospital

Firstpost  

Thorpe, 52, had accepted the job of Afghanistan head coach following his departure from the England set-up after a 4-0 defeat in the Ashes, which took place in Australia in December and January London, United Kingdom: Former England batsman and assistant coach Graham Thorpe is “seriously ill” in hospital, the Professional Cricketers’ Association said on Tuesday. Thorpe, 52, had accepted …

Coronavirus disrupts sports: Full list of matches postponed and players affected due to Omicron variant
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus disrupts sports: Full list of matches postponed and players affected due to Omicron variant

India TV News  

Secured bio-bubbles, stringent measures all stand soiled when Covid-19 creeps in with its raging effects. Ranji Trophy 2021-22 While BCCI's white-ball domestic events- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy sailed smoothly, things didn't go the merry way for the red-ball domestic tournament. In the wake of the same, the governing body of cricket in India- BCCI took the …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day
3 years, 2 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day

Firstpost  

Follow live scores and updates of the 4th Ashes Test between England and Australia in Sydney Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: Scott Boland has retained his spot in Australia’s bowling attack for the fourth Ashes test after his starring role on debut in the series-deciding victory over England last …

Ashes 2021-22: COVID-19 cases in support staff have led to anxiety in England side, says Root
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: COVID-19 cases in support staff have led to anxiety in England side, says Root

India TV News  

Two days before the start of the fourth Ashes Test here, England captain Joe Root has conceded that there is an "element of anxiety" after several COVID-19 cases were detected in the touring party's support staff. The England team was in the midst of a COVID-19 crisis just before the start of the Boxing Day Test on December 26, with …

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

Nick Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive PCR result confirmed. Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley on Monday became the latest person to contract COVID-19 during the Ashes series against England. Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive PCR result …

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement issued by Cricket Australia said that Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, had developed mild symptoms and a PCR test revealed he was COVID-19 positive. "Hockley developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive result now confirmed. Hockey was recently quoted as saying …

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

Silverwood was due to miss the fourth Test against England starting in Sydney on Wednesday after he was forced into isolation when a family member tested positive for COVID-19 Melbourne: Under-fire England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for COVID-19 while quarantining here with his family but he is expected to join the team ahead of the fifth Ashes …

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive

India TV News  

England's preparations for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia took another hit on Sunday after one of their net bowlers tested positive for COVID-19, leading to cancellation of their training session with other net bowlers deemed as close contacts. Having already conceded the series after three successive defeats, England suffered the latest blow just hours after the tourists planned to …

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive

Firstpost  

England suffered the latest blow just hours after the tourists planned to draft former one-day captain Adam Hollioake into the team’s coaching staff, stated media reports. Sydney: England’s preparations for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia took another hit on Sunday after one of their net bowlers tested positive for COVD-19, leading to cancellation of their training session with other …

Ashes: Match referee David Boon tests positive for COVID-19, to miss fourth Test
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes: Match referee David Boon tests positive for COVID-19, to miss fourth Test

Hindustan Times  

International Cricket Council match referee David Boon has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be missing the fourth Ashes Test. International Cricket Council match referee David Boon Australia and England will be locking horns on January 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Steve Bernard, a member of the International Panel of ICC Referees, will take over as match referee for …

Ashes 2021: England crossing fingers over Covid outbreak ahead of Sydney Test
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021: England crossing fingers over Covid outbreak ahead of Sydney Test

The Independent  

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Ashes 2021-22: Under-pressure England coach Chris Silverwood to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Under-pressure England coach Chris Silverwood to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family

Firstpost  

Silverwood and his family have to isolate in Melbourne for 10 days while the rest of the team heads to Sydney for the clash starting on 5 January. Sydney: England’s beleaguered Ashes tour went from bad to worse Thursday with under-pressure coach Chris Silverwood to miss the fourth Test in Sydney after a family member tested positive for the coronavirus. …

Silverwood must isolate, to miss fourth Ashes Test
3 years, 2 months ago

Silverwood must isolate, to miss fourth Ashes Test

The Hindu  

England cricket coach Chris Silverwood will be absent for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia after a COVID-19 outbreak in the England team’s camp grew to seven confirmed cases. Silverwood needs to isolate following a positive test for the coronavirus among a family member of the touring party. England’s touring party has recorded seven positive cases — three support staff …

The Ashes: Match referee David Boon to miss 4th Test after positive Covid-19 test
3 years, 2 months ago

The Ashes: Match referee David Boon to miss 4th Test after positive Covid-19 test

India Today  

Ashes match referee David Boon will miss the fourth Test at the SCG in January after having tested positive for the Covid-19, Cricket Australia said. "Boon will remain in Melbourne and in line with Victorian government health guidelines, will continue quarantining for 10 days," Cricket Australia said. ICC match referee David Boon has tested positive for Covid-19. Amid a growing …

England head coach Chris Silverwood forced to isolate for fourth Ashes Test
3 years, 2 months ago

England head coach Chris Silverwood forced to isolate for fourth Ashes Test

The Independent  

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England head coach Chris Silverwood will MISS fourth Ashes Test due to Covid
3 years, 2 months ago

England head coach Chris Silverwood will MISS fourth Ashes Test due to Covid

Daily Mail  

England's ill-fated Ashes trip was hit by a further blow as head coach Chris Silverwood was forced into 10 days of isolation after a family member tested positive for Covid-19 – the seventh member of the tourists' entourage to catch the virus. Chris Silverwood will have to miss the fourth Ashes Test after a close contact with Covid The positive …

Ashes 2021-22: Sydney Test not at risk over COVID-19 rules, says state's health minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Sydney Test not at risk over COVID-19 rules, says state's health minister

Firstpost  

The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as COVID-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on Tuesday. Melbourne: The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as COVID-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on …

Sydney test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Sydney test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

The Hindu  

New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard said on Tuesday that the state's COVID-19 contact tracing rules pose no threat to the fourth Ashes test in Sydney. READ: NSW recorded just over 6,000 new cases on Monday and close contacts are required to isolate for a week, but Hazzard said NSW Health would work with Victorian health authorities to manage …

England's Ashes inquest: Chris Silverwood and Joe Root are to blame – and one now has to go
3 years, 2 months ago

England's Ashes inquest: Chris Silverwood and Joe Root are to blame – and one now has to go

The Telegraph  

For all the hand-wringing over the county system, in the end the majority of blame for England’s abject Ashes performance has to lie with Chris Silverwood and Joe Root. As head coach and captain they have been exposed and made early mistakes that allowed Australia to kick the door down in Brisbane on day one. The “honest” conversations with the …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series
3 years, 2 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series

Firstpost  

Check out LIVE cricket score from the third Ashes Test being held in Melbourne. Before play even began on Monday, Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving England’s support staff resulted in a 30-minute delay to the start of the second day of play in the third Test. England’s all-time leading wicket-taker said the tourists were “pretty …

Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2: England in big trouble in Boxing Day Test amid virus scare
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2: England in big trouble in Boxing Day Test amid virus scare

India TV News  

Australia sent England reeling on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test in Melbourne. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “Our protocols are designed for absolutely this set of events.” In a …

The Ashes | England in big trouble in third Test amid virus scare
3 years, 2 months ago

The Ashes | England in big trouble in third Test amid virus scare

The Hindu  

On an extraordinary of cricket both on and off the field, England faced an uphill battle to save the third test against Australia and with it the Ashes. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne …

Ashes 2021-22: Series not at risk despite Covid cases in England camp, says Cricket Australia chief
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Series not at risk despite Covid cases in England camp, says Cricket Australia chief

Firstpost  

England were given the all-clear barely 45 minutes before play was due to begin, with the start pushed back half an hour until 11am to give them a chance to warm-up. Melbourne: Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley moved to allay fears Monday over the remainder of the Ashes series after England were rocked by a Covid scare, but admitted it …

Chris Silverwood confident of turning around England's Ashes campaign
3 years, 2 months ago

Chris Silverwood confident of turning around England's Ashes campaign

The Hindu  

England head coach Chris Silverwood said he is the right person for the job and is confident of turning around the team's fortunes after it suffered heavy defeats in the first two Tests of the Ashes series against Australia. England lost the opening test in Brisbane by nine wickets and suffered a 275-run defeat in the second Test in Adelaide …

Ashes 2021-22: Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name unchanged squad for remaining three Tests
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name unchanged squad for remaining three Tests

India TV News  

Ashes 2021-22: Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name unchanged squad for remaining three Tests Cummins had been unavailable for the ongoing second Test after being deemed a close contact of a person who had tested positive for COVID-19, while Hazlewood was ruled out of the ongoing match with a side strain he sustained in the series opener at the Gabba. …

The Ashes: Member of broadcast crew at Adelaide Oval tests positive for Covid-19, relevant areas sanitised
3 years, 2 months ago

The Ashes: Member of broadcast crew at Adelaide Oval tests positive for Covid-19, relevant areas sanitised

India Today  

A member of the broadcast crew for the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval has tested positive for Covid-19, the venue has said in a statement on Sunday. Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins had to sit out the second Test as he was deemed a close contact to a positive Covid-19 case. Cummins was withdrawn from the squad on …

Ashes: Pat Cummins allowed to return home to Sydney after missing Adelaide Test due to Covid scare
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes: Pat Cummins allowed to return home to Sydney after missing Adelaide Test due to Covid scare

India Today  

Australia captain Pat Cummins has been given the green light by the team management and its medical team to return home to Sydney after he was ruled out of the Adelaide Test for being a close contact of a COVID-19 case. Cummins, who took over as the Test captain after Tim Paine announced on his indefinite break earlier this month, …

Cummins out of 2nd Ashes test due to COVID-19 exposure
3 years, 3 months ago

Cummins out of 2nd Ashes test due to COVID-19 exposure

India TV News  

Australia captain Pat Cummins will not play in the second Ashes test against England after being deemed a close contact of a person who returned a positive Covid-19 test. Less than three hours before the toss for the day-night test at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, Cricket Australia said in a statement that Cummins was dining in a restaurant Wednesday night …

Mark McGowan rejects claim by Greg Hunt that WA will drop COVID border for Perth Ashes Test
3 years, 4 months ago

Mark McGowan rejects claim by Greg Hunt that WA will drop COVID border for Perth Ashes Test

ABC  

The WA Premier has dismissed a claim by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt that Western Australia might open its borders earlier than expected to coincide with the Perth Ashes Test. Key points: Greg Hunt says he heard WA's border will come down in time for the Perth Ashes Test Greg Hunt says he heard WA's border will come down in …

Australia spin legend Shane Warne tests positive for COVID-19, to self-isolate, says report
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia spin legend Shane Warne tests positive for COVID-19, to self-isolate, says report

Firstpost  

Warne, who is the head coach of The Hundred team London Spirits, and another unnamed member of management team have gone into self-isolation, a report in ESPNcricinfo said. London: Spin legend Shane Warne has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in self-isolation, according to a report. The 51-year-old former Australia leg-spinner, who took 708 wickets from 145 Tests between …

Two on England cricket's touring party in South Africa test positive for COVID-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Two on England cricket's touring party in South Africa test positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Two members of the England touring party in South Africa have returned “unconfirmed positive tests" for COVID-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Sunday, as the first one-day international was canceled because of a virus outbreak at the hotel where both teams are staying. It said the two positive tests came after an additional round of testing on players …

England cricketers return negative for COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

England cricketers return negative for COVID-19

The Hindu  

All the English cricketers vying for places in the squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies returned negative for COVID-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday. “The England & Wales Cricket Board can confirm that 702 COVID-19 tests were carried out between 3 June and 23 June with several stakeholder groups working at the …

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