The Pakistan Cricket team could leave managed isolation tomorrow, if the Health Ministry approves. New Zealand Cricket today said the Pakistan squad's day 12 Covid-19 tests have all returned as negative. Not being allowed to train in their managed isolation in Christchurch has affected Pakistan's preparation for the series against New Zealand, according to head coach Misbah-ul-Haq. Eight members of the 53-strong Pakistan squad have tested positive for coronavirus since their arrival, prompting the New Zealand health ministry to revoke the tourists' training exemption on Friday. Former captain and stumper Sarfaraz Ahmed returned to the Twenty20 squad, along with all-rounder Hussain Talat in the only changes from the side that defeated Zimbabwe 3-0 last month.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 07, 2020 02:37 UTC