Ashes: James Anderson wants series to continue despite coronavirus scare

Updated On: 28 December, 2021 07:52 AM IST | Melbourne | AP | PTI

Like other sporting events around the world, this one could be at the mercy of COVID-19 test results. Before play even began on Monday, Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a 30-minute delay to the start of play

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England’s James Anderson after claiming an England wicket yesterday. Pic/AP; PTI

England fast bowler James Anderson is urging officials to continue with the Ashes series against Australia despite a COVID-19 drama which unfolded at the team’s hotel on Monday and delayed the start of Day Two of the third Test.

Like other sporting events around the world, this one could be at the mercy of COVID-19 test results. Before play even began on Monday, Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a 30-minute delay to the start of play.