The Ashes: England coach Chris Silverwood tests Covid positive, Graham Thorpe to coach visitors in Sydney Test
India Today
The Ashes: England coach Chris Silverwood is expected to return to the squad ahead of the 5th Test in Hobart, starting January 14. Graham Thorpe will be in charge of the team during the Sydney Test.
England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for Covid-19 while isolating with his family in Melbourne. Graham Thorpe, their assistant coach, will be in charge of the team during the New Year's Test, starting January 5 in Sydney.
Chris Silverwood was due to miss the 4th Test in Sydney as he was isolating in Melbourne after one of his family members had tested positive for Covid-19 in the lead up to the Boxing Day Test. Silverwood is expected to be back with the team before the start of the 5th and final Test of Ashes, a day-night affair in Hobart.
