Agencies
Finn Allen, the New Zealand batsman, has tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Bangladesh, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Tuesday. Allen tested positive 48 hours after his arrival in Dhaka despite having cleared his pre-departure tests in England where he was representing the Birmingham Phoenix in the Hundred. Despite being fully vaccinated, he is experiencing moderate symptoms, the statement added.
While he has been in quarantine, he is being treated by the BCB chief medical officer. “He has been in contact with NZC’s chief medical officer and will be monitored during his stay in quarantine by BLACKCAPS doctor Pat McHugh,” NZC’s release said.
“It’s really unfortunate for Finn,” said Mike Sandle, New Zealand’s manager. “He’s comfortable at the moment and hopefully he’ll recover quickly; test negative and be cleared and approved for discharge as soon as possible.
A decision of Allen’s availability and replacement will be made in due time. For now, post his period of isolation, he will need to have tested negative on consecutive days before he is allowed to rejoin the rest of the team.
