The Ashes: Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the second Test because of close contact with a Covid-19 case.

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The Ashes: Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the second Test because of close contact with a Covid-19 case.

Cummins, who was eating out on Wednesday night, came in close contact with a person who tested positive for Covid, after which he had his PCR test, which was negative.

"Disappointed to miss this Test, but excited to finally see Neser get his chance at Baggy Green," Cummins said on social media.