Lockie Ferguson Cleared of Coronavirus After Complaining of Sore Throat
Mar 15, 2020 at 11:54 AM
Just a day ago, New Zealand paceman Lockie Ferguson was the latest player to have been tested for the coronavirus. The Kiwi player played the first ODI between New Zealand and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday which the tourists lost by a margin of 71 runs.
The 28-year-old pacer bowled nine overs and leaked as many as 60 runs while also taking two wickets to his name. During the match, Ferguson threw the ball from the empty stands as the first ODI was played behind closed doors without the involvement of spectators.
Ferguson attended seven deliveries later on during the run-chase where he managed to score just one run. However, his stay at the crease was shortlived as he was the second last wicket to be dismissed while the visitors were bundled out for 187.
Lockie Ferguson was placed in isolation following complaints of a sore throat
Soon after the first ODI at the SCG, Lockie Ferguson was kept in isolation after complaints of a sore throat. He underwent tests to check whether he was infected by a coronavirus or not. A senior journalist by the name of Peter Lalor tweeted saying that Ferguson has placed in isolation at the team hotel.
“In accordance with the recommended health protocols, Lockie Ferguson has been placed in isolation at the team hotel for the next 24hrs after reporting a sore throat at the end of the first ODI. Once the test results are received and diagnosed, his return to the team can be determined,” he tweeted.
Lockie Ferguson has been tested negative for coronavirus:
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson on Saturday breathed a sigh of relief as he was tested negative for COVID-19. The pacer will be returning home after the postponement of the ODI series against Australia amid coronavirus fears.
“Homeward bound. Lockie Ferguson has also been cleared to fly and will return to New Zealand tomorrow. #AUSvNZ,” the BlackCaps tweeted on Saturday.
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