NZ vs PAK: More Covid-19 cases in New Zealand camp, Devon Conway and bowling coach Andre Adams test positive

NZ vs PAK: More Covid-19 cases in New Zealand camp, Devon Conway and bowling coach Andre Adams test positive

New Zealand’s opener Devon Conway tested positive for Covid-19 and was ruled out of the 4th T20I hours before the match between New Zealand and Pakistan at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on January 19, Friday.

“Devon Conway has been ruled out of the fourth T20I against Pakistan after testing positive for Covid-19. Conway has been in isolation at the team’s Christchurch hotel after testing positive yesterday. Canterbury Kings batsman Chad Bowes will join the squad today as cover,” New Zealand cricket said in a statement.

Notably, stand-in captain Mitchell Santner tested positive for Covid-19 and missed the series opener. However, he recovered and returned to lead New Zealand in the 2nd and 3rd T20Is.

Chad Bowes, a batter from Canterbury Kings, has been added to the New Zealand squad in Conway’s place. New Zealand’s bowling coach, Andre Adams, has also been tested positive for Covid-19.

“Bowling coach Andre Adams has also tested positive for COVID and will also remain at the team’s hotel. Canterbury Men’s Development Coach Brendon Donkers will join the team for today’s match to help out in Adams’ place,” NZC said in statement