Sydney:
The fourth Ashes Test will be a showcase match for the visitors as Australia have already retained the Ashes, winning three games in the five-match Test series. Joe Root-led England has been subject to hefty criticism after losing three consecutive games, the team will now try to end the tour on a higher note by marking wins.
Changes in Playing XI:
With the fourth Ashes Test set to be played in Sydney, both teams have announced their playing XI with the changes. The hosts have selected Usman Khwaja as the replacement of Travis Head, who was tested positive of COVID-19 and Scott Boland has held off challengers for his spot in Australia’s XI. Stuart Board has been brought back to the English Team, replacing Ollie Robinson.
Playing XI for Fourth Ashes Test
England
Australia
Haseeb Hameed, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.
COVID-19 hampering Ashes:
The COVID-19 virus is casting its shadows over the entire world again and cricket is no exception in that. Ashes has been hampered with many COVID-19 cases found in English and Australian camps in the past few days. Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, had to miss the second Test because his friend’s COVID test returned positive and he had had dinner with him the previous night.
Many support staff and family members in the English camp tested positive. ICC Match referee David Boon was found positive ahead of the fourth Test and he will not be present in Sydney. In a regular RT-PCR test, Australian cricketer Travis Head was found positive and consequently, he has to miss Sydney Test.
Ashes Sydney Test Live Streaming Details:
When is the fourth Ashes Test?
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
Where is the fourth Ashes Test?
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
What time will the fourth Ashes game between Australia and England start?
5:00 AM IST
Where can I watch the fourth Test on TV?
Star Sports channels – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada.
Where can I watch the fourth Test online?
Disney+ Plus Hotstar app
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