Black Caps cricketers and support staff are set to start being vaccinated against Covid-19 in Wellington on Saturday, the Ministry of Health and New Zealand Cricket have confirmed to Stuff. The Black Caps were widely expected to be approved for an early vaccine through the Government’s “reasons of national significance” criteria. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Black Caps head Coach Gary Stead and captain Kane Williamson. It is currently unconfirmed when the Black Caps applied for, and were formally approved for early vaccination. Several Black Caps – captain Kane Williamson among them – are already in India, taking part in the Indian Premier League.

Source: Stuff April 16, 2021 05:15 UTC