Pakistani Cricketers COVID19
New Zealand tour: Six Pakistani cricketers test COVID-19 positive
Wellington: Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad, who are currently touring New Zealand, have tested COVID-19 positive.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed the development and said in a statement: "In line with the protocols governing the squad’s entry into New Zealand, the six members of the squad will be moved to the quarantine arm of the managed isolation facility."
"As a consequence, the Pakistan team’s exemption to train while in managed isolation has been put on hold until investigations have been completed," the board said.
Prior to leaving Lahore, all members of the Pakistan touring squad returned negative results on the four occasions they were tested.
Separately, NZC has also been made aware that some members of the Pakistan team had contravened protocols on the first day of managed isolation.
"We will be having discussions with the tourists to assist them in understanding the requirements," NZC said in a statement.
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