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The Ashes: McGrath tests positive for COVID-19 days before Pink Test

SYDNEY: Australia’s legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19 days before the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test of the Ashes series.

McGrath has quarantined himself at home after being diagnosed with the virus. According to a report published on cricket.com, his condition is stable.

There is hope McGrath will return a negative test in time to attend day three of the SCG Test, now known as Jane McGrath Day.

The former paceman will have a virtual presence at the ground on Monday, when both sides are presented with their baggy pink caps.

“Glenn has had a PCR test which unfortunately returned a positive result,” McGrath Foundation chief executive Holly Masters said.

“We wish Glenn and his family good health.”

“As well as the England cricket team and the broadcasters for their ongoing support for the Pink Test and look forward to still making this the ‘pinkest’ Ashes.”

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