Australian batsman Travis Head has tested positive to COVID-19 following a routine PCR test.

Head is asymptomatic and will remain in Melbourne and isolate with his partner for seven days.

He will be unavailable for selection for the fourth Ashes Test starting at the SCG on January 5.

The remainder of the Australian squad, their families and support staff have undergone PCR and rapid antigen tests this morning.

Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been added to the Australia squad as cover.

Cricket Australia anticipates Head will be available to play in the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart on January 14.

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