England Test squad to undergo second round of Covid-19 tests upon arrival at Ageas Bowl
Daily MailEngland's Test squad will undergo a second round of Covid-19 tests upon arrival at the Ageas Bowl on Tuesday ahead of full-scale practice for the three-match series versus West Indies. The England Test squad will have their second round of Covid-19 testing at the Ageas Bowl The squad is then to be reduced to 20 upon the conclusion of a three-day practice match in Southampton on July 3, with the first Test starting at the same venue five days later. Following a 2-1 victory in the Caribbean last year, West Indies will be defending the Wisden Trophy in the newly-named #raisethebat Test series. Players will be tested upon arrival on Tuesday, before a full-scale practice takes place Social distancing measures are in place for their practice session for West Indies series On July 8, the opening day of the first Test, Joe Root's team will wear the names of cricket-loving professionals - nominated by their recreational clubs for their sacrifices this summer - on their training shirts before play.