Kane Williamson examined constructive for COVID-19

Williamson undertook a Fast Antigen Check (RAT) after experiencing minor signs throughout the day and can now start 5 days of isolation, coach Gary Stead stated.

Assessments of the remainder of the New Zealand squad returned detrimental.

The lack of batting mainstay Williamson is a extreme blow for New Zealand who’re determined to maintain the three-Check sequence alive after shedding the primary match by 5 wickets.

Stead confirmed opener Tom Latham will take over as captain and Hamish Rutherford has been known as into the squad as Williamson’s substitute.

“It’s such a disgrace for Kane to be compelled to withdraw on the eve of such an essential match,” Stead stated.

“We’re all feeling for him at the moment and know the way disillusioned he will likely be.”

Rutherford, who final performed Check cricket seven years in the past, is already in England enjoying Twenty20 cricket for the Leicestershire Foxes.