ISLAMABAD/WELLINGTON – Pakistan cricket squad on Wednesday has returned tothe cricket field for the first practice session after completing theisolation period of 2 weeks.

Earlier, the Pakistan cricket team had their exemption to train duringisolation in Christchurch withdrawn by New Zealand’s Ministry of Healthafter 10 players of the squad tested positive for the Covid-19.

The team picked for Twenty20 Internationals followed them for a session inthe afternoon.

Players appeared energized to be back on the cricket field. 31-year-oldHaris Sohail explained the importance of returning to routine training. Hesaid isolation was as difficult for them as it would have been for anyother sportsperson.

“The moment we were told that isolation is over and we could return tocricket, everyone in the squad was excited and looked forward to thepractice sessions,” he shared, adding that the team had a very good openingsession today and were happy to get back on the field.