Squads placed on separate flights to
Sydney due to infectionsMatch referee David Boon has tested positive for virusThe Ashes series continues to grapple with Covid-19 after match referee David Boon tested positive for the virus and Australia and
England were placed on separate flights to Sydney due to the growing outbreak among the tourists.
The news on Thursday that Chris Silverwood, England’s head coach, is expected to miss the fourth Test at the SCG that starts on 5 January after a family member tested positive – the seventh case among support staff and families since
boxing Day – was followed by news that Boon would also have to stay back in Melbourne for 10 days of isolation.