Covid chaos hits Ashes superstar commentator panel as Abbey Gelmi, Lord Ian Botham, Mel McLaughlin and Ricky Ponting vanish from Seven's presenting lineup
Channel Seven's all-star cricket lineup has been despatched into chaos after a crew member examined optimistic to COVID-19 on Sunday evening.
The Seven Community has needed to make final minute adjustments to its manufacturing schedule on Monday morning.
BBL host Mel McLaughlin and skilled commentators Lord Ian Botham and Ricky Ponting have been notably lacking from presenting duties on Monday, whereas Lisa Sthalekar and Andy Maher took over.
The presenters are understood to be in isolation whereas they await their COVID-19 outcomes.
It is unclear if they're thought of to be shut contacts to the employees member who examined optimistic.
The 31-year-old presenter final appeared on screens throughout Wednesday's protection.
Seven confirmed {that a} member of employees engaged on the printed on the MCG examined optimistic on Sunday evening.
In an announcement Seven Community Head of Sport, Lewis Martin mentioned: 'The Seven Community confirms it's responding after a member of employees engaged on the Ashes broadcast on the MCG examined optimistic to COVID-19 on Sunday evening.
'The employees member was asymptomatic at time of testing and has been in self isolation for the reason that second the optimistic consequence was returned.
'Seven is activating its COVID measures to make sure the well being and security of all employees, in addition to the broader neighborhood, and is working in keeping with all related pointers and rules. We're working intently with the MCG operational crew and Cricket Australia.'
'There have been quite a few adjustments to right this moment's manufacturing schedule, which shall be led by Alistair Nicholson, Andy Maher and Jason Richardson with skilled feedback from Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge, Callum Ferguson, Michael Atherton and Dirk Nanne.'
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