ECB confirms 702 test COVID-19 negative

No England cricketer has tested positive for the coronavirus prior to a training group assembling at the Ageas Bowl ahead of next month’s Test series against the West Indies.

ECB announced on Wednesday.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said all results came back negative from 702 tests carried out on players, support staff, match officials, ECB staff, venue staff and hotel staff from June 3-23.

Meanwhile, it was reported that pacer Jofra Archer would only join the 30-man training squad of England after having a second coronavirus testing after a member of his household fell ill. The result will be confirmed by ECB on Thursday.

The three-match Test series will begin from July 8 onwards with all three matches skated to be held at the Old Trafford ground.

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