Pakistan break protocol, return six COVID-19 positives

The Pakistan squad that has travelled to New Zealand have found themselves falling foul of officials, and the camp has been rocked by half a dozen positive COVID-19 tests.
The tests were reportedly conducted on the Pakistan touring contingent as they arrived in New Zealand on 24 November.
Six Pakistan players test positive for COVID-19
Players who tested positive have been moved to an on-site quarantine facility.
“NZC was made aware today that six members of the Pakistan touring squad, currently in managed isolation in Christchurch, have tested positive for COVID-19,” A statement from New Zealand Cricket read.
“Two of these six results have been deemed “historical”; four have been confirmed as new.
“This means that, 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.”
Training exemption revoked
According to NZC, the tourists’ exemption to train while in managed isolation has been put on hold until investigations have been completed.
“While this is disappointing for the Pakistan squad, the testing outcomes and the actions taken show the Government system is working,” NZC added.
“Prior to leaving Lahore, all members of the Pakistan touring squad returned negative results on the four occasions they were tested.”
NZC also confirmed they will be having ‘discussions’ with the Pakistan camp regarding protocols after the team allegedly breached isolation on their very first day in the country.
“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 considers public health and safety to be paramount in the hosting of international teams, and is supportive of the Ministry of Health and Government position.”
Pakistan are set to play three T20Is and two Test matches against the Black Caps with the former getting underway on 18 December.
New Zealand are currently playing host to two touring parties with the West Indies visiting for a T20I series and a red-ball series that forms part of the World Test Championship. The Windies touring party also recorded a breach of the strict protocols put in place by authorities in New Zealand.
Latest
-
News
James Anderson lands key wicket but Niroshan Dickwella fights on
England’s record wicket-taker was immediately on the hunt again, finding sharp movement off the pitch to remove Mathews in his first over.
-
News
On this day in 2016: Shivnarine Chanderpaul announces international retirement
Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2008, the West Indies batsman became only the second player to make a double century in his first Test as captain.
-
News
Sri Lanka v England Day One: Anderson and Mathews vie for control in Galle
James Anderson returned figures of three for 24.
-
News
James Anderson reveals nerves on Test return
The England seamer added to his 600 wickets as Sri Lanka finished day one on 229 for four in Galle.
-
News
Alex Hales hits blistering Big Bash century
Hales has been in international exile since a second recreational drug test failure on the eve of England’s triumphant World Cup campaign.
-
News
Angelo Mathews century repels England after James Anderson’s three-wicket burst
The 38-year-old finished with exemplary figures of three for 24 on a surface offering precious little encouragement.
-
News
Shubman Gill learned backfoot game with ‘1500 short balls every day’
Shubman Gill impressed with his technique against short-pitch bowling, and his father has said he honed those skills during practice.
-
News
Sri Lanka steady ship after James Anderson takes three wickets in Galle
The home side reached 155 for three at tea, with England’s record wicket-taker responsible for all three dismissals.
-
News
CSA confident Australia tour will go ahead
CSA is confident the scheduled Australia tour to the country will take place despite the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa
-
News
James Anderson at the double on day one in Galle
Sri Lanka may have feared a repeat of their dismal 135 all out from last week.