ENG vs NZ Test Series: Three members of New Zealand camp test positive for Covid-19

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The New Zealand tour of England has not got the best start for the visitors as three members of the touring party tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, May 20, morning as they geared up for their match against the Sussex in Brighton.

Henry Nicholls, Blair Tickner and New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen have tested positive for COVID-19.

All three members have been isolated.

The trio returned a positive on the Rapid Antigen Tests on the morning of their tour match against Sussex on Friday (May 20) and began five days of hotel room isolation.

The remainder of the touring party have returned negative tests and will continue to be monitored and tested as required, according to NZC. After taking all the precautionary measures, the four-day warm-up game will take place as scheduled.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson went through a rough phase at the Indian Premier League 2022. He was not able to put up a big show and failed to impress with the bat. But coach Gary Stead backed the Kiwi skipper saying he will be back in once he gets into the groove of the red-ball cricket.