: Ashes: 'Gutted' Cummins misses Test over Covid scare, Smith back as captain #IndiaNEWS Australia captain Pat Cummins said he was “gutted� to be ruled out just hours before the second Ashes Test

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Ashes: 'Gutted' Cummins misses Test over Covid scare, Smith back as captain #IndiaNEWS
Australia captain Pat Cummins said he was “gutted� to be ruled out just hours before the second Ashes Test against England Thursday for being in close contact with a positive Covid-19 case, with Steve Smith making a dramatic return as captain.The world’s number one Test fast bowler was at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday evening when a person at the neighbouring table was identified as positive for coronavirus.Cummins isolated when he became aware of the situation and has since returned a negative Covid test.But under South Australia state’s strict bio-security rules he must now stay in his hotel room for seven days, meaning Smith captains the side for the first time since a ball-tampering scandal in 2018.“Gutted to miss this Test but really excited to see (Michael) Neser finally get his chance in the baggy green,� Cummins tweeted, referring to his replacement in the bowling attack.“He has done the hard yards and is a seriously skilful player. Super frustrating but Covid has thrown us all some curve balls over the last couple of years. Will be cheering along!�Australian players are permitted to dine out in small groups under Covid rules in place for the Ashes in Adelaide, but should steer clear of densely populated places. Cricket Australia...Read more

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