LONDON: New Zealand left-handed batsman Devon Conway and multi-talented Michael Bracewell, along with two members of support staff, have tested positive for Covid-19 and spent five days in isolation ahead of the third Test against England next week in Headingley.
Bracewell underwent the rapid antigen test (RAT) when he faced symptoms a day after the conclusion of the second test in Nottingham.
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The rest of the touring group underwent another round of tests on arrival in London with Conway also testing positive for covid before self-isolating, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Twitter.
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Team New Zealand physio Vijay Vallabh along with strength and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson have also tested positive.
Meanwhile, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who had previously tested positive, has rejoined the team after serving a five-day isolation period.
Bracewell made his Trent Bridge Test debut after Williamson tested positive for Covid.
