(BBC) – England men’s head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after being forced to isolate for 10 days.

He must isolate after a family member as part of England’s touring party in Australia tested positive for COVID-19.

The fourth Ashes Test starts in Sydney on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

England have recorded seven positive cases – three support staff and four family members – since a PCR testing regime began on Monday, December 27.

Silverwood and his family will have to isolate in Melbourne where England suffered their latest defeat as they went 3-0 down on the way to losing the Ashes.

England will have a fourth round of PCR tests today before they, along with Australia, are scheduled to fly to Sydney on a chartered flight tomorrow morning.

Silverwood and England captain Joe Root have come under pressure after their side’s performances against Australia.

England are without a win in 13 Tests in Australia, losing 12 and drawing one.