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Sam Curran tests negative for COVID-19: ECB

The ECB, however, ended concerns that Curran may have contracted the virus as his initial result came out to be negative.

Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
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Published : Jul 3, 2020, 8:25 PM IST

Southampton: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that all-rounder Sam Curran has been tested negative for COVID-19. Curran was in self-isolation at the Ageas Bowl after falling ill on Wednesday.

Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
Sam Curran

The ECB, however, ended concerns that Curran may have contracted the virus as his initial result came out to be negative.

Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
ECB

"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," the ECB statement read.

Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
Sam Curran

"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," the statement added.

Since June 23, a 30-member England training group has been at the Ageas Bowl, preparing for the three-match Test series against West Indies which will be played in a bio-secure environment.

The first Test is set to begin on July 8 at the same venue. Regular captain Joe Root, who is awaiting the birth of his second child, recently left the group and will miss the first Test and in his absence, Ben Stokes will lead the side.

Southampton: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that all-rounder Sam Curran has been tested negative for COVID-19. Curran was in self-isolation at the Ageas Bowl after falling ill on Wednesday.

Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
Sam Curran

The ECB, however, ended concerns that Curran may have contracted the virus as his initial result came out to be negative.

Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
ECB

"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," the ECB statement read.

Sam Curran, England, ECB, COVID-19
Sam Curran

"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," the statement added.

Since June 23, a 30-member England training group has been at the Ageas Bowl, preparing for the three-match Test series against West Indies which will be played in a bio-secure environment.

The first Test is set to begin on July 8 at the same venue. Regular captain Joe Root, who is awaiting the birth of his second child, recently left the group and will miss the first Test and in his absence, Ben Stokes will lead the side.

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