England’s cricketer Sam Curran tests negative for COVID-19

LONDON: England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday confirmed all-rounder Sam Curran has tested negative for the COVID-19.

On Thursday, Curran went into self-isolation in his room at the on-site hotel after overnight illness — which included diarrhea and sickness — forced him out of England’s ongoing match at the Ageas Bowl.

According to an ECB statement, “England’s Sam Curran has tested negative following his COVID-19 test from yesterday (Thursday).”

 “The Surrey all-rounder, who had a sickness bug has recovered and is currently missing the intra-group three-day match, which ends today, has been self-isolating in his room at the Ageas Bowl, it added.

“He will now return to training over the next 24-48 hours and will be closely monitored by the team doctor. “Curran will receive a further COVID-19 test on Sunday with the rest of the playing and management group.” England is due to name their squad for the first Test on Saturday.

That in turn raised fears COVID-19 might have found its way into England’s bios-secure training camp, potentially jeopardising next week’s first Test between England and the West Indies at Hampshire’s headquarters — a match that is set to mark the return of international cricket from lockdown.

Surrey 22, the star was assessed by medical staff and received a new test, having already passed three since arriving in England ‘bubble’. Having been declared free of the virus, Curran will rejoin the England squad for net sessions over the weekend.