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COVID Cases In England Camp Have Led To Anxiety Amongst The Side, Says Joe Root
Two days before the start of the fourth Ashes Test here, England captain Joe Root has conceded that there is an "element of anxiety" after several COVID-19 cases were detected in the touring party's support staff.
The embattled skipper added that he was relieved that the crisis "got resolved quickly" and the tour could proceed.
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