Three positive Covid tests confirmed in New Zealand’s tour party
Three of New Zealand’s touring party have tested positive for Covid-19, but the news will not stop the four-day warm-up against Sussex taking place.
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New Zealand cricket squad hit by Covid cases
Three of New Zealand's touring party have tested positive for coronavirus but their four-day warm-up match against English county Sussex will still go ahead, cricket chiefs said on Friday.
2 New Zealand Players, 1 Staff Member Test Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of England Tests
New Zealand Cricket on Friday said that there have been three COVID-19 cases in their camp in Brighton ahead of their three-match Test series against England. "Three of the BLACKCAPS touring party are in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 on the morning of the first Tour match against Sussex in Brighton," the board said in a statement. Players Henry Nicholls and Blair Tickner and bowling coach Shane Jurgensen produced positive Rapid Antigen Tests on Friday and have begun their five days of isolation, the board said.
Watch - "Worst Thing I've Ever Done": Rajasthan Royals' Trio Recreates Famous Bollywood Song
With Rajasthan Royals are third in the points table with 16 points, a win over Chennai Super Kings will all but guarantee them a place in the playoffs. Just like on the field, RR players are also enjoying their time off the field. In a recent video posted by RR on their official Twitter, their Kiwi trio of James Neesham, Trent Boult and Daryl Mitchell were seen grooving to a song from the famous Bollywood movie 'Phir Hera Pheri'. The song features famous actors like Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal, and the name of their band was "Dhoom Dhadaka Gang".
IPL 2022, RR vs CSK: Rajasthan Royals eye coveted second spot in game against Chennai Super Kings
Can Royals get two bites of the cherry?Thrown into several difficult situations, Rajasthan Royals have responded quite impressively to emerge as one of the most consistent and dangerous sides of IPL 2022. Their middle-order fragility has been a cause for concern, but over a span of 13 league matches, the Sanju Samson-led outfit has often found heroes to take them home. The biggest plus for Royals this season has been the team effort, with the bowling unit being central to their success. With many positives in the bag, Royals will take the field for their last league match on Friday at the Brabourne Stadium against out- of- contention Chennai Super Kings with eyes on the second playoff spot. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who finished playing their quota of league games on Wednesday, are currently in possession of the second berth, but a win will put the Royals ahead on better net run rate.
IPL 2022: James Neesham Trolls Shimron Hetmyer's Bowling Video, Calls It "Absolute Trash"
Known for his witty posts on social media, James Neesham entertained fans once again with a hilarious reaction as he trolled Shimron Hetmyer on Instagram. Rajasthan Royals (RR) had posted a training video of Hetmyer, who was showcasing his bowling accuracy by hitting the stumps during training, to which Neesham quipped, "I've never seen such absolute trash @shetmyer".
Despite Poor Form In IPL 2022, Kane Williamson Will Be In Form In Upcoming England Test Series: NZ Head Coach Gary Stead
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead is hopeful that their skipper Kane Williamson, who went through a lean patch in IPL 2022, will be back to his form in the upcoming Test series against England. Williamson played 13 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad and scored just 216 runs, before flying back to New Zealand on Wednesday for the birth of his second child. "He's a bit disappointed he hasn't got the runs he wanted during the IPL. You don't often see the great players often miss out perhaps as much as he has, but I think what we have to understand, coming back into red-ball cricket, I think that will suit where he's at with his game, his temperament as well," said Stead as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
"Unbelievable In That Role": Kumar Sangakkara Picks Legendary Indian Cricketer 'To Bat For His Life' In Q/A Session With Lasith Malinga
Considered by many to be one of the best batters in cricket history, Rahul Dravid has been on the receiving end of plenty of praises from experts and former players. Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara joined the bandwagon on Thursday during a brief interaction with Lasith Malinga. The former wicketkeeper-batter was asked about who would he choose to bat for his life. Without giving it a thought, Sangakarra replied, "Rahul Dravid, he's unbelievable in that role."