New Zealand physiotherapist, strength and coach test positive for Covid-19 ahead of 3rd Test vs England
England won the ongoing three-trial series 2-0 against world champions New Zealand. The teams will begin their third and final test match on June 23 in Leeds.
New Zealand players in the 2nd test against England. (Allowed: AP)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Michael Bracewell tested positive one day after 2nd test
- Kane Williamson tested positive on the eve of Test 2
- England won the Test series 2-0 against NZ
The New Zealand team’s physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach tested positive for Covid-19 before the third and final test against England.
Hours after all-around athlete Michael Bracewell returned with a positive report, physiotherapist Vijay Vallabh and strength and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson also tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival. London.
Both Vallabh and Donaldson will begin five days in isolation. The New Zealand Board of Directors added that no other members of the tour group have tested positive.
UPDATE | Team fitness Vijay Vallabh and strength & conditioning coach Chris Donaldson have also tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in London and will begin a five-day quarantine. No other members of the tour group tested positive at this stage. #ENGvNZ
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Bracewell tested positive for Covid-19 a day after his second test in Nottingham. Ahead of the second test, captain Kane Williamson returned with a positive report.
England won the series of three tests 2-0 against world champions New Zealand. The teams will begin their third and final test match on June 23 in Leeds.