Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins in doubt for second Ashes test as he's named as a close contact of a Covid case
- Cummins was dining next to a positive case while at a restaurant in Adelaide
- It remains unclear whether the fast bowler will be able to play in Thursday's Test
- Josh Hazlewood is also out for the second Test following a side injury
Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins has been named as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case, casting doubt over whether he'll play in the second Ashes Test.
The 28-year-old was dining with another cricketer in Adelaide on Wednesday night when a customer at the next table was confirmed as a positive Covid case.
Cummins left the restaurant immediately but it's unclear if he will play in Thursday afternoon's test in the South Australian city.
Sources have said it's 'unlikely' the fast bowler will be able to take the pitch, The Age reported.
Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins has been named as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case, casting doubt over whether he'll play in the second Ashes test
The 28-year-old was dining with another cricketer in Adelaide on Wednesday night when a customer at the next table was confirmed as a positive Covid case
Cummins is seen with fellow team mates on Tuesday ahead of the second Ashes test
If Cummins has to miss the match, Steve Smith will step up as captain for the first time since the infamous sandpaper ball-tampering scandal from 2018.
It's understood Cricket Australia is racing to determine if Cummins will be able to play.
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The news comes after it was confirmed Josh Hazlewood would be out following a side injury, and if Cummins is out, it will be an additional blow for the Aussie side.
Under South Australian Covid-19 rules, close contacts are required to isolate for a designated time given by health authorities.
Queensland cricketer Michael Neser is set to replace Cummins should he be forced to isolate for the match.
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Cummins is seen with fellow teammates Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc in Adelaide
It's unclear whether or not Cummins will play in the second Test with England on Thursday afternoon
