Ken Williamson tests positive for Covid-19

New Zealand suffered a major blow before the start of the second Test. Captain Ken Williamson has been attacked by Covid-19. He was tested before the second Test, which is slated to be plated on Friday (June 10). The report shows that Williamson is positive. As a result, he will have to stay in isolation for five days.

While Williamson was positive, everyone else’s report was negative, said New Zealand coach Gary Steed. “It’s very sad for Williamson to be dropped before the crucial match,” he said. “He (Williamson) is disappointed. We are on Williamson’s side, ” he added.

Williamson underwent an antigen test on Thursday after noticing minor symptoms. At the same time the rest of the team was also tested. Although everyone became negative except Williamson.

Earlier in May, New Zealand’s Henry Nichols, Blair Ticker and bowling coach Shane Jurgensen tested positive for Covid-19 just before the practice match against Brighton. At that time each of them was sent to isolation for five days.

Tom Latham is leading the New Zealand team instead of Williamson. Meanwhile, experienced opener Hamis Rutherford has joined the team as a substitute. He was playing in the domestic T20 league in England. After losing the first match of the three-match Test series, the Kiwis are already trailing 1-0. If they lose the second match, they will lose the series.