Photo / PhotosportThe Black Caps are staring down the barrel of being without four of their best players for the side's upcoming Test series against England. On Tuesday morning (NZT), the United Kingdom added India to a "red list" of countries from which most travel to the UK is banned. Another, more important, fixture that could also be impacted by the red list is the inaugural World Test Championship final between the Black Caps and India, with Indian players currently expected to fly directly from their home base. However, Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is remaining optimistic about the chances of playing against England and India in June, saying the situation was a fluid one. England players currently competing in the IPL are Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran and Moeen Ali.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 20, 2021 00:10 UTC