ENG vs NZ: New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell tests positive for Covid-19
India Today
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell on Wednesday tested positive for Covid-19, said New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on their official website.
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell tested positive for Covid-19 a day after the second Test against England in Nottingham, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed on their official website.
"Bracewell undertook a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) after waking up with symptoms. He will require five days of isolation before rejoining the group ahead of the final Test at Headingley in Leeds starting Thursday, June 23," an NZC statement read.
Bracewell had made his Test debut against England in the second Test at Trent Bridge, making 49 and 25 in both innings while returning figures of 3/62 and 0/60 with his off-breaks, including taking the wicket of opposition skipper Ben Stokes in the first innings.
"The rest of the touring party will be tested today and will continue following the tour health protocols of symptom reporting and subsequent testing if required. No replacement player is being sought at this stage," added NZC.
Earlier, before the start of the Test series, batter Henry Nicholls, pacer Blair Tickner and bowling coach Shane Jurgensen had tested positive for Covid-19. The third and final Test of the series, where England have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead, will begin at Headingley on June 23.
