Ian Chappell booted from first Test at Adelaide Oval

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Former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell was told to leave Adelaide Oval as a fresh COVID-19 outbreak impacted the first Test.

in the wake of authorities announcing 23 new cases of coronavirus in the state.

Chappell said on Friday night he would undergo a COVID-19 test on Saturday morning, and would await the results of that before being made aware of what his next move is.first revealed the ex-Australian captain had been asked to leave the ground, which features a grandstand bearing his name, as cricket officials and TV and radio operations dealt with the new virus updates coming out of NSW.

Chappell told News Corp he hadn’t been to any venues listed by NSW health as places visited by positive cases, but would take the necessary precautions.“It’s disappointing but you have to do what you are told to do,” Chappell said. “I will have a COVID test tomorrow morning and I’m not sure what will happen after that.

“While it is frustrating for both Ian and the ABC audience, Ian is in good spirits and we’ll continue to support Ian while we work through the next steps.” Fox Sports commentator and former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, also a resident of the northern beaches, left Adelaide on Friday morning and flew home to Sydney to be with his family.

 

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