New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell© AFP
Already reeling under the pressure of two consecutive Test series defeats to England, the New Zealand team has been dealt another blow after all-rounder Michael Bracewell tested positive for Covid-19 the morning after the second Test against England in Nottingham. The Blackcaps have already lost their captain Kane Williamson in this series to Covid, as he tested positive on the eve of the second test match.
BLACKCAPS all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been isolated after testing positive for Covid-19 the morning after the second test against England in Nottingham.
Bracewell undertook a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) after waking up with symptoms. He will need five days of isolation before rejoining the group for the final test at Headingley in Leeds which starts on Thursday 23rd June.
“The rest of the tour group will be tested today and will continue to follow the tour’s health protocols of symptom reporting and subsequent testing as necessary. No replacement player is being sought at this stage,” the New Zealand cricketer said in a statement. official press statement.
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Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes produced a stellar display of attacking batting on the final day of the second Test match to help England chase an unlikely 299-run target at Trent Bridge, helping the Three Lions finish the series.
Joe Root’s magical touch with the bat had previously helped England win the first test match at Lord’s.
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