Recalled Australian batsman Matt Renshaw is expected to bat on day two at the SCG despite having COVID-19 but will watch most of the match on a television while isolating in a separate room by himself.
Renshaw is back in a baggy green for the first time in five years but his return to the international arena took a dramatic turn on Wednesday morning ahead of the third Test against South Africa due to an all-too-familiar virus.
Eagle-eyed viewers noticed Renshaw was standing away from teammates during the national anthems.
News then came through,courtesy of a Cricket Australia statement,that Renshaw felt unwell before play and had subsequently tested positive to COVID-19.
In 2020,Renshaw would have had to isolate by himself for a minimum of 14 days. In 2023,the protocols have changed significantly.
Renshaw can still take part in the match and according to Australian officials,the 26-year-old feels well enough to bat.