Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Star batter Tahlia McGrath tested positive for COVID-19 but was still allowed to help Australia win the first Commonwealth Games gold medal awarded in women’s cricket, beating India by nine runs in Sunday's final at Edgbaston.
Top-ranked Australia was pushed to the brink by India, which was led superbly by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, before claiming seven wickets in the last five overs for victory.
There was drama midway through Australia’s innings when the team confirmed McGrath had tested positive for the coronavirus before the game.
Had the match been played in Australia, McGrath could not have played. But the Commonwealth Games rules for participation are more relaxed to match the regulations around coronavirus protocols in host nation England. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Australia players celebrate winning the gold medal in the cricket final after defeating India at Edgbaston Stadium on day ten of 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Sunday Aug.