Ferguson tests negative for Coronavirus; looks forward to playing cricket soon

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson who was tested negative for Coronavirus said that he is looking forward to playing cricket soon. Earlier, 28-year-old cricketer was put under 24-hour isolation after reporting a sore throat.

Speaking to a news ncy, Ferguson said that protocol needs to be followed and stated that he is going to meet team tomorrow and discuss plan.

"I think everyone in every industry is probably feeling it a little bit. t just us in sport. Certainly, we want to play cricket but under se circumstances, we are following directions of people in much higher power than me," Ferguson said.

"Yeah just taking it in my stride but looking forward to playing cricket soon. So I'll get back with Aces boys tomorrow and see what plan is going forward," he added.

Furrmore, speedster recalled time when he fell sick and said, 

"Certainly got a few texts on Saturday but I was quick to anunce that it was only a few cold symptoms and happy to be home w. I just sort of had very, very mild cold symptoms and procedures were as y were and followed by Tommy [Simsek, physio] and support staff."

On Friday, Australia won first ODI against New Zealand by 71 runs.

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Lockie Ferguson tests negative for Coronavirus post AUS Vs NZ ODI

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. 

READ: Lockie Ferguson tests negative to coronavirus post AUS vs NZ ODI

Coronavirus rocked cricketing world

Here is a list of key cricketing events affected by virus-

-IPL 2020 was originally slated to start from March 29 but has been postponed to April 15. Additionally, an official has revealed that league might get cancelled altoger this year if it misses April 20 deadline.

-India's remaining two ODIs against South Africa in Luckw and Kolkata were also called off a day after BCCI said that matches will be held in closed doors.

-Earlier today, Australia's Chappell-Hadlee one-day series against New Zealand has been abandoned, with Black Caps team rushing home due to Coronavirus precautions.

-Lastly, England's tour of Sri Lanka has also been postponed due to pandemic. England was in Sri Lanka for a two-Test series starting March 19.

READ: Lockie Ferguson returns negative for COVID-19 after reporting illness

Coronavirus outbreak

First detected in Wuhan in December 2019, COVID-19- vel Coronavirus has affected nearly 141 countries in world. Presently, re are over 152,428 confirmed cases of COVID-19 which has led to death of 5,720 people. As re is vaccine or specific antiviral medicine to treat COVID-19, countries have been grappling with all possible mechanisms to contain its scope. So far, China, South Korea, Italy, and Iran have witnessed most number of confirmed cases of vel Coronavirus.

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(with inputs from ANI)