Faheem Hussain / Sportzpics for IPLThe first group of New Zealand cricketers returning from India following the postponement of the Indian Premier League arrived in Auckland last night on a charter flight. Black Caps Trent Boult, Jimmy Neesham, Finn Allen, Adam Milne and Scott Kuggeleijn all arrived home from the Covid-19 virus-ravaged country via Tokyo. They were joined by Mike Hesson, James Pamment and Shane Bond who have coaching and management roles in the IPL. The IPL was postponed last week following several positive Covid-19 tests after a player left the tournament bubble for an x-ray on a shoulder injury. Black Caps batsman Tim Seifert meanwhile was forced to remain in India after he tested positive to Covid-19 just hours before he was due to leave.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 08, 2021 19:18 UTC