Published 18:19 IST, March 14th 2020

Lockie Ferguson tests negative to coronavirus post AUS vs NZ ODI

Lockie Ferguson was kept under quarantine for a day but the reports state that he has nothing to worry about. Read more for detailed information about the news.

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re is some good news for New Zealand cricket fans around world. Pacer Lockie Ferguson has tested negative for Coronavirus disease. Lockie Ferguson was placed under isolation after he complained about a sore throat after 1st ODI match against Australia on Friday. star was kept under quarantine for a day but reports state that he has thing to worry about. Lockie Ferguson has been declared clear of Coronavirus and he will return to New Zealand on Sunday. 

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New Zealand Cricket spokesman earlier spoke about Lockie Ferguson situation

"In accordance with recommended health protocols, Lockie Ferguson has been placed in isolation at team hotel for next 24 hours after reporting a sore throat at end of first ODI. Once test results are received and diagsed, his return to team can be determined."

AUS vs NZ: 1st ODI

Australia clinched an easy win over Kiwis in first ODI between two teams. Australia set a target of 258 runs, which New Zealand failed to chase. New Zealand were all out for 187 runs. Australia w lead  three-match ODI series by 1-0.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Impact on Cricket

re are cases of any cricketer catching deadly disease yet. However, many precautions are been taken to avoid spread of disease. Many cricketing events around world have been called which includes both, international and domestic cricket. biggest T20 league in world, IPL has been suspended till April 15th, 2020. However, if spread of disease doesn't decrease, n IPL could be called off. 

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18:19 IST, March 14th 2020