New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has tested negative for COVID-19 and will be available for selection for the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-match series against Australia.
The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and England stands at 2-1, with hosts winning the first two matches by 53 and 4 runs respectively and then visitors bouncing back to claim the third match by 64-runs.
Mitchell Santner, who returned with the figures of 4/31 in the second T20I, missed the third T20I after waking up with a head-cold on the eve of the game following which put into self-isolation as a precautionary measure.
However, addressing Mitchell Snatner’s health conditions, New Zealand Cricket took to their Twitter handle and confirmer Santner's availability for the fourth T20I and posted an update on his health condition.
“Team update| BLACKCAPS all-rounder Mitchell Santner has returned a negative COVID test this afternoon. He is feeling better and available for selection for T20 four against Australia at Sky Stadium on Friday night,” New Zealand Cricket tweeted.
The fourth T20I match between New Zealand and Australia will be played at the Sky Stadium followed by the last game which is slated to be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.
(ANI inputs)
