Michael Bracewell: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said that New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been found to be Corona positive on Wednesday. NZC said, ‘Corona in Bracewell has been detected after a rapid antigen test (RAT).
From Thursday 23 June, he has been advised to remain in isolation for five days before rejoining the team before the final Test at Headingley in Leeds.
Corona’s knock in the middle of the series
Recently, Bracewell made his Test debut against England in the second Test at Trent Bridge, scoring 49 and 25 runs in both innings, taking 3/62 and 0/60 with his off-breaks. , which also included taking the wicket of opposition captain Ben Stokes in the first innings.
NZC said, ‘The remaining players will be tested today and will continue to follow health protocols. No other player is being sought at this stage.
These players were also infected
Bracewell, who made his international debut with ODIs against the Netherlands at home this year, has become the second player from New Zealand to be infected with Kovid-19 in the series. Earlier, regular captain Kane Williamson was found corona positive before the match, after which Trent Bridge missed the test.
Earlier, before their tour match against Sussex in Brighton before the start of the Test series, batsman Henry Nicholls, fast bowler Blair Tickner and bowling coach Shane Jurgenson were also found to be corona infected. The third and final Test of the series will start at Headingley from June 23. England are currently leading with an unassailable 2-0 lead.