Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called up as cover
Cricket Australia confirmed on Friday morning that Head had tested positive from a routine PCR test. He is asymptomatic and will remain in Melbourne with his partner to isolate under the Victorian government guidelines.
Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have joined the Australia squad as additional cover.
A Cricket Australia spokesperson said: “As part of our testing procedures, we are PCR testing players, their families and our support staff daily. Unfortunately, Travis returned a positive Covid-19 result earlier today. Thankfully, he is asymptomatic at this stage. We anticipate that he will be available to play in the fifth men’s Ashes Test in Hobart.
“We are grateful to our exceptional medical staff for all the work they have done throughout this series and we will continue to work with and support the players, their families and staff from both teams.”
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Alex Malcolm is an Associate Editor at ESPNcricinfo
Source: ESPN Crickinfo