Cricket-England coach Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes test after being forced to isolate


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  • Thursday, 30 Dec 2021

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - England Nets - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain- September 9, 2021 England head coach Chris Silverwood during nets Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) - England head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes test in Sydney next week after a family member tested positive for COVID-19 and he must isolate for 10 days, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement on Wednesday.

The fourth test is due to start next Tuesday with Australia having already retained the Ashes, leading the series 3-0 with two matches to play.

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