Another KKR Player Covid Positive, not allowed to fly home

KKR Player Covid Positive: Kolkata Knight Riders player Tim Seifert has recently been tested Corona positive in his pre-departure tests. As a result of his condition, Seifert will have to wait a little longer before traveling home on the charter flight, as the remaining IPL-based New Zealand players, commentators and support staff get set to leave. The New Zealand international is currently in isolation in Ahmadabad.

Tim Seifert COVID Positive

Tim Seifert is now the third player from KKR’s camp to be tested COVID-19 positive. Prior to him, it was Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier who also got the virus.

According to the statement given by New Zealand Cricket, Tim Seifert couldn’t clear both his pre-departure RT-PCR tests and now has “moderate symptoms”.

“Once Seifert has undergone treatment and the statutory period of isolation and has tested negative for COVID-19, he will be transferred back to New Zealand where he will undergo the mandatory 14-day period of managed isolation,” the NZC statement further added.

The New Zealand Chief Executive, David White also spoke about Siefert, and the support that they’ve been giving him lately.

New Zealand Cricket show their support

“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,” David White said.

“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,” he included.

It is reported, that the wicket keeper batsman will be transferred to Chennai in the same facility where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Michael Hussey is for treatment.

Interestingly, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, and physio Tommy Simsek who were placed in a mini bio bubble in New Delhi, have been transferred to Maldives enroute to England.

India vs New Zealand ICC WTC Final

India and New Zealand have a big game coming up as they square off against each other in the much anticipated ICC WTC Final in Southampton. Players from both camps will be hoping that the situation normalizes to an extent as they look to compete on June 18-22 and win the invaluable trophy that awaits.

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