The New Zealand Cricket Board revealed on Thursday that Devon Conway, a batsman, has tested positive for COVID-19 before of the third Test match against England on June 23 in Leeds, after captain Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell.NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom: The New Zealand Cricket Board revealed on Thursday that Devon Conway, a batsman, has tested positive for COVID-19 before of the third Test match against England on June 23 in Leeds, after captain Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell.In advance of a team exercise on Wednesday night, Conway completed a PCR test upon arriving in London," a New Zealand Cricket statement stated.
The remaining members of the traveling party have received negative test results and will proceed with the tour's health regulations, which include reporting symptoms and getting tested again if necessary. At this point, no substitute players are being selected. All-around player Michael Bracewell tested positive for COVID-19 earlier on Wednesday, and NZC stated that he is being isolated.He is the latest member of the touring group to test positive on Wednesday, after all-rounder Michael Bracewell and support staff members Vijay Vallabh (physio) and Chris Donaldson (strength & conditioning), according to the official statement.The three will leave the squad on Sunday and fly individually to Leeds. If they recuperate as anticipated, they should be ready to join the team on Tuesday for training at Headingley in advance of the final Test on Thursday.After completing his seclusion, there are rumors that the Kiwi captain will be back with the squad for the final test.
In the second Test, England's batsmen Jonny Bairstow and skipper Ben Stokes shone, enabling their team defeat New Zealand by five wickets and secure the three-match series.
The battle was a see-saw between England and the Kiwis. Massive first-inning scores of 500 or more for both teams hinted that the game may conclude in a tie, but in the end, New Zealand set a difficult goal of 299, which England managed to reach with five wickets and more than 20 overs remaining.
With this, England has won a series to begin the Stokes-McCullum era.
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