Kane Williamson apprehensive about virus ahead of IPL

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has ackwledged feeling apprehensive about COVID-19 as he prepares to join Sunrisers Hyderabad for Indian Premier League in United Arab Emirates.

Williamson, who leaves for tournament on Thursday, said players will have to be “extremely vigilant and disciplined” in observing protocols designed to avoid spread of coronavirus.

Two players and 11 support staff of Chennai Super Kings have already tested positive for COVID-19 and Williamson said he hopes measures already in place will avoid furr transmission.

“That’s part of reason why y made every team stay at a different hotel,” Williamson told Radio New Zealand. “But obviously that’s bad news. You don’t want to hear anybody has COVID.

“I hear y are predominantly asymptomatic so hopefully through ar lockdown period y can come through and will be okay.”

IPL is due to start on Sept. 19 and Williamson is one of six New Zealanders who will play in Twnety20 tournament.

“Obviously re’s a little bit of apprehension, certainly as you get nearer to time,” Williamson said. “w it’s two days out you start thinking you do have to be extremely vigilant and disciplined.”

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