New Zealand suffered a setback before the start of the three-match ODI series against the Netherlands with all-rounder Mark Chapman testing positive for Covid-19 virus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Auckland batsman George Worker has been called up as a replacement and will be joining the squad on Monday, just in time for nets for Tuesday's first ODI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chapman, the 27-year-old Hong Kong-born left-handed batter who bowls slow left-arm orthodox, was part of the T20 squad in Napier and flew to Auckland on Saturday and after waking with symptoms on Sunday morning, subsequently tested positive for Covid via a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Confirming the news, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, "It's really unfortunate for Mark and we're all really feeling for him at this time."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"He did the right thing in following the health guidelines and getting tested when he did."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Stead said Worker, who was last with the Black Caps in the UAE in 2018, would join the ODI squad here on Monday morning ahead of training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It's an exciting time for George to be back with the Black Caps and he thoroughly deserves his call up following his strong form in the Ford Trophy."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The remainder of the squad are unaffected and will continue following the Covid guidelines and completing their daily health checks, the New Zealand Cricket said in a release on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n