ICC referee Boon tests Covid positive

Melbourne:The International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee for the men’s Ashes series, David Boon, has tested positive for Covid-19.

Steve Bernard will take over as match referee for the fourth Ashes Test match starting on January 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

“Boon will remain in Melbourne and … continue quarantining for 10 days,” said Cricket Australia. Boon is likely to return to the field for the fifth Test in Hobart starting on January 14.