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Imamul Haq completes managed isolation, joins squad in Queenstown

Left-handed opener was one of the 10 Pakistan players who had tested positive for Covid-19 in New Zealand

Imamul Haq completes managed isolation, joins squad in Queenstown PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

The last member of Pakistan squad, opener Imamul Haq, has completed his managed isolation in Christchurch and has joined the rest of the squad in Queenstown.

The left-hander was one of the 10 Pakistan players who had tested positive for Covid-19 in New Zealand. He was given clearance by New Zealand health officials on Thursday.

Imam, who will stay with Pakistan Shaheens squad, also took part in a gym session after arrival in Queenstown.

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It must be noted that 52 members of Pakistan touring squad had left managed isolation after final clearance from New Zealand health officials on Tuesday.

Earlier, six tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival while four others were identified as positive during their isolation, although those cases were considered “historical”.

The squad will play a series of intra-squad games before the first of three Twenty20 matches on December 18.

The team also play a two-Test series from December 26.