New Zealand Cricket has released a statement following news that members of the Pakistan touring squad broke isolation hotel rules.

It follows news that six members of the Pakistan men’s cricket team tested positive for COVID-19 at their managed isolation facility at the Chateau on the Park in Christchurch.

Since their arrival, several team members have been seen on CCTV at the facility breaching managed isolation rules, despite clear, consistent and detailed communication of expected behaviours while in the facility.

The team as a whole has been issued with a final warning from the Ministry of Health.

It’s important to note that all incidents of breaches occurred within the facility and there is no risk to the public.  

In a statement New Zealand Cricket said “this means that, in line with the protocols governing the squad’s entry into New Zealand, the six members of the squad will be moved to the quarantine arm of the managed isolation facility.”
 
”As a consequence, the Pakistan team’s exemption to train while in managed isolation has been put on hold until investigations have been completed.”
 
The statement said “while this is disappointing for the Pakistan squad, the testing outcomes and the actions taken show the Government system is working.”
 
Prior to leaving Lahore, all members of the Pakistan touring squad returned negative results on the four occasions they were tested.
 
”Separately, NZC has also been made aware that some members of the Pakistan team had contravened protocols on the first day of managed isolation. We will be having discussions with the tourists to assist them in understanding the requirements.”
 
”NZC considers public health and safety to be paramount in the hosting of international teams, and is supportive of the Ministry of Health and Government position.”