Published 11:24 IST, March 14th 2020

AUS vs NZ: Lockie Ferguson to be tested for coronavirus after sore throat complaint

Aus vs NZ: Lockie Ferguson is the latest cricketer who has been placed under isolation after complaining of a sore throat at the end of the Aus vs NZ 1st ODI.

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Australia pacer Kane Richardson missed Aus vs NZ 1st ODI after he complained about having a sore throat on night before match at empty Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) rasing fear of Coronavirus. He later tested negative for Coronavirus after he was quarantined. However, he was t only one to be isolated for Coronavirus as New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is latest cricketer who has been placed under isolation after complaining of a sore throat as well at end of Aus vs NZ 1st ODI on Friday.

Also Read: IPL 2020: RCB And Australia Given Boost As Kane Richardson Tests Negative For Coronavirus

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AUS VS NZ: Lockie Ferguson to be placed in isolation 

New Zealand Cricket spokesman recently gave an update on Lockie Ferguson in which he said that as per 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. He added that once test results are received and diagsed, his return to team can be determined.

Also Read: Australia's ODI Series & Upcoming T20 Tour To New Zealand Postponed Amid COVID-19 Scare

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Sporting events throughout world have suffered massively due to Coronavirus. Football competitions including La Liga and Champions League have been postponed and even Formula 1 and NBA have been temporarily suspended due to major health issues.

Also Read: 'Let's Stay Strong & Fight COVID-19': Virat Kohli Urges Everyone To Be Safe And Vigilant

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AUS vs NZ: New Zealand team set to return home from Australia 

In latest development from AUS vs NZ ODI series, New Zealand cricket team have decided to cancel ongoing three-match ODI series in Australia and return home immediately after New Zealand government enforced a mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone who enters its borders from Australia after midnight of Sunday, resulting in an immediate return for ir players.

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New Zealand Cricket confirmed that team will be returning on Saturday itself and are open to playing series later at a more appropriate time.

11:24 IST, March 14th 2020