Cummins could be ruled out of the Test after being identified as a close contact
According to a report in Nine newspapers, Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant when a patron on an adjoining table was identified as a Covid positive case. It was reported that Cummins immediately left the restaurant and alerted authorities.
If Cummins is ruled out of the Test, Steven Smith would return as Australia captain while Michael Neser will be in line to make his Test debut.
South Australia health rules stipulate that a full vaccinated close contact of a Covid positive case must get tested immediately and isolate for seven days, as well as undergo tests on day 6 and 13 after the contact.
Casual contacts only need to isolate until they return an initial negative test. But they do require further tests at day 6 and 13 and must wear a surgical mask at all other times.
Players have not been in strict bubbles for the start of the series in Brisbane and Adelaide. There is no suggestion that Cummins broke any protocols.
There has been a rise in Covid cases in South Australia in recent weeks following the opening of the state border.
Australia are already without Josh Hazlewood for the second Test due to a side strain with Jhye Richardson coming into the team.
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