Australian Test captain Pat Cummins will return to his home state following a COVID-19 scare that forced him to miss the second test in Adelaide.
“Pat Cummins has been granted approval by SA Health to return home to NSW,” a statement from Cricket Australia read.
“Under the plan approved by SA Health, he will self-drive from isolation and then, with the appropriate PPE and hygiene controls, take a single charter flight.”
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Cummins is not playing in the day/night Test at the Adelaide Oval after he dined at a restaurant on Wednesday evening with an individual seated at a neighbouring table who tested positive to the virus.
The skipper produced a negative Test result on Thursday.
“Cricket Australia will continue to consult with SA Health to ensure compliance with the plan,” the statement read.
“He will continue to observe all isolation requirements in NSW.”
It was a brutal blow for Australia, leaving them without both Cummins and fellow quick Josh Hazlewood, who missed the game with an injury.
They’re yet to be tested with ball in hand, with Australia still batting after a day and a half.
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