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Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the second Ashes Test against England at Adelaide after being deemed a close contact of someone who tested positive for Covid-19.
Steve Smith will lead Australia in the day-night match, which starts on Thursday, with seamer Michael Neser making his debut in place of Cummins.
Cummins, who did not breach any biosecurity protocols, was eating in a restaurant on Wednesday night.
Australia lead the series 1-0.
More to follow.
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