New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced travel arrangements for players and support staff to reach the United Kingdom (UK) in time for their series against England and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
The bulk of New Zealand’s IPL-based Test contingent will depart India for the United Kingdom on May 11 - the earliest date an exemption for their arrival in England could be obtained.
Captain Kane Williamson, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson and spinner Mitchell Santner, as well as physiotherapist Tommy Simsek will remain in a secure mini-bubble in New Delhi before departing for the UK, ahead of preparations for the Test series against England, and the WTC final against India.
However, fast bowler Trent Boult and Black Caps Trainer Chris Donaldson will return home briefly to see their families before reconnecting with the Test Squad in early June.
Boult will consequentially miss the first Test against England but will possibly be available for the second Test, and certainly the ICC WTC final.
Along with the remainder of New Zealand’s IPL players, support staff and commentators, Boult is scheduled to depart New Delhi today on one of two charter flights, arriving in Auckland on Saturday before undergoing managed isolation. All going as planned, Boult will leave managed isolation and quarantine on May 22 and will spend a week at home with his family, training at Mount Maunganui before departing for the UK in early June. NZC Chief Executive David White said Boult and Donaldson return home for the three-week period with the blessing of NZC and Black Caps Management.
“We’re completely supportive of Chris and Trent taking the opportunity to see their families before heading to the UK,” White said.
“They’ve always been the consummate professionals and we’re more than happy to accommodate these arrangements.”
White said the IPL players, support staff and commentators returning to New Zealand would adhere to all regulatory protocols, including pre-departure COVID-19 tests.
The New Zealand-based Test Squad members will depart for England on May 16 and 17. (ICC)
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