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New Zealand legend Taylor is set to represent Samoa in the Asia–East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup qualifiers in Oman

Fleming believed that the Covid-19 situation and injuries in the squad set Pakistan back against New Zealand

The second Test is being played at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch

The wicketkeeper-batsman was adjudged the man of the match for his outstanding knock with the bat

The 54-year-old refrained himself from calling the leg-spinner a ‘bits and pieces player’

Babar’s absence means Mohammad Rizwan will captain the Pakistan side in the first Test

Duffy was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, picking up four wickets in four overs at the expense of 33 runs

The 22-member squad comprised of 15 players and seven officials

Three players are in contention to lead the side in case Shadab remains unfit

Many players from one particular PSL franchise have tested positive

Seven members of the squad had already tested positive for the coronavirus during previous tests

The cricketers in the Pakistan squad are under a lot of mental stress due to their confinement

The former Test batsman stated that defeating New Zealand on their home turf was a tough assignment

The softening of the restrictions are only applicable for members of the squad who have tested negative twice

The Men in Green will play Test and T20I series against the home side

The 32-year-old stated that an individual could only worry about things that are under their control

The players and support staff will spend three days alone in total isolation in Auckland

New Zealand was one of the first countries to control the spread of the virus

The New Zealand side was scheduled to tour Bangladesh for a series in August which was canceled

Pakistan head coach says players were frightened to go to their rooms