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The Ashes | Journalist who interviewed Dawid Malan tests positive for Covid-19

The day-night Ashes Test in Adelaide was impacted by the Covid-19 even before it started. Australian captain Pat Cummins was ruled out of the pink ball fixture after coming in close contact with a Covid positive person right ahead of the game. And it has now been revealed that the journalist who had interviewed England batsman Dawid Malan after the end of the third day’s play has also tested positive. 

“The Australian’s Peter Lalor reported a BBC staff member, who has not been identified, tested positive, creating chaos and uncertainty for attending media on Sunday," Foxsports said.

The sources further added that there is no issue with Malan. “Sources said that as the journalist was wearing a mask and that there is no issue with Malan," the report added.

In a statement, the venue said: "SA Health are aware and we have begun to trace and notify this person’s close contact. In accordance with our pre-planning we undertaking a deep clean of the relevant areas and are facilitating alternative facilities for relevant officials as required.”

Malan has been in good touch in the series so far after he notched up 80 in the first innings for his side while England saw a middle-order collapse yet again. The visiting team was bowled out for 236 in reply to Australia’s 473/9 (D). 

Though England bowlers tried to make a comeback in the first session of the penultimate day as they scalped three wickets in quick succession but Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head steadied the ship for the side and got the hosts back on track.  

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