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In the wake of Perth emerging as a potentially unviable option to host the fifth and final Ashes Test from January 14 due to extremeCovid-19 restrictions, Victorias Sports Minister Martin Pakula has said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ...

Perth’s hopes of hosting the fifth Ashes Test seem untenable with WA Premier Mark McGowan digging in on quarantine rules. Optus Stadium is scheduled to host the Ashes finale from January 14 but it is due to start just five days after the end of the fourth Test at the SCG. On Saturday, WA Cricket […]

Perth's hopes of hosting the fifth Ashes Test were in serious doubt Tuesday after Western Australia's premier said players and broadcasters must quarantine for 14 days on entering the state.

Perth's hopes of hosting the fifth Ashes Test were in serious doubt Tuesday after Western Australia's premier said players and broadcasters must quarantine for 14 days on entering the state.

The Perth Test is scheduled to start on January 14, five days after the fourth Test in Sydney, meaning a two-week quarantine period would not be possible.

Perths hopes of hosting the Fifth Ashes Test are in serious doubts due to tight COVID-19 restrictions

ECBs managing director Giles says that England is having crisis conversations with Cricket Australia over fear of COVID-19 variant

England were in crisis talks with Cricket Australia on Saturday night as fears grew that the new Covid variant would disrupt the Ashes. There could be new travel restrictions put in place.

AUSTRALIA has recorded its first cases of the Omicron Covid variant as it's feared the Ashes tests with England are in doubt.Tough border restrictions

“England have to be a part of a decision like that.”