England's Curran tests negative for virus
Curran went into self-isolation in his room at the on-site hotel on Thursday after overnight illness
LONDON (AFP) - England all-rounder Sam Curran has tested negative for the coronavirus, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Friday.
Curran went into self-isolation in his room at the on-site hotel on Thursday after overnight illness -- which included diarrhoea and sickness -- forced him out of England s ongoing intra-squad match at the Ageas Bowl after he had batted on the first day of the game.
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.
The 22-year-old Surrey star was assessed by medical staff and received a new test, having already passed three since arriving in the England bubble .
Having been declared free of the virus, Curran will rejoin the England squad for net sessions over the weekend.
"England s Sam Curran has tested negative following his COVID-19 test from yesterday (Thursday)," said an ECB statement.
"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.
"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 are due to name their squad for the first Test on Saturday.
