England coach to miss fourth Ashes Test

Chris Silverwood. File pic

England cricket coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after a family member tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

Silverwood, along with his family, will have to isolate in Melbourne for 10 days while the rest of the team heads to Sydney for the Test which begins on January 5, the English Cricket Board said in a statement.

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