New Zealand’s wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert, who represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the postponed 2021 edition of Indian Premier Leagu...
New Zealand’s wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert, who represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the postponed 2021 edition of Indian Premier League, has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be on the charter flight back home with other players and support staff.
He will, instead, stay in isolation in Ahmedabad before returning to Chennai, where he will be treated at a private hospital. Seifert failed both his pre-departure RT-PCR tests and is experiencing moderate symptoms., according to a statement by New Zealand Cricket.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said Seifert had returned seven negative tests in the 10 days leading up to his pre-departure protocols.
“It’s really unfortunate for Tim and we’ll do everything for him that we can from this end, and hopefully he will be able to test negative, and be cleared and approved for discharge as soon as he’s well again.
“Since receiving the news, we’ve organised support for Tim and have also, via the players association, been in contact with his family to ensure they’re kept fully informed and updated on developments,” White said in a release.
Once Seifert serves the statutory period of isolation and tests negative for Covid-19, he will be transferred back to New Zealand where he will serve the mandatory 14-day period of managed...
