NZ tour of England: In a huge sigh of relief for New Zealand, the visitors have not reported any new COVID-19 cases following a scare ahead of their tour game against Sussex. NZ reported 3 positive cases and underwent a round of testing, only for the results to come out negative. Blair Tickner and Henry Nicholls, the players who tested positive, will however remain in isolation. Follow ENG vs NZ Live updates on InsideSport.in
New Zealand tour of England: COVID-19 scare in New Zealand camp as 3 players confirmed positive ahead of the first Test against England
NZ tour of England: No new COVID cases in Kiwis camp ahead of warm up tie; Nicholls, Tickner to remain under isolation – check out
New Zealand have reported no new COVID-19 cases among players and staff before their warm-up match against English county side Sussex, the country’s cricket board (NZC) said on Saturday.
Batsman Henry Nicholls, bowler Blair Tickner and bowling coach Shane Jurgensen, who returned positive rapid antigen Tests on Friday, however will remain in isolation for five more days.
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“All remaining players and support staff Rapid Antigen Tests returned negative this morning,” NZC said in a statement before the match began in Brighton, after the first day was rained off and play was abandoned.
NZ tour of England: No new COVID cases in Kiwis camp ahead of warm up tie; Nicholls, Tickner to remain under isolation – check out
The touring party are set to play two warm up games before the crucial series begins next month. The World Test Champions are far from full strength for their first tour fixture, with captain Kane Williamson among the Kiwi stars unavailable due to the IPL. The series will kick off with the first Test at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, starting June 2.
