Exploring option of restarting cricket with Australia-New Zealand series, reveals David White

Having become one of the very few countries in the world to have successfully contained the spread of the novel coronavirus, New Zealand have declared the re-opening of malls and cafes from Thursday (May 14), slowly but steadily bracing themselves to get back to normalcy. What this, in turn, means is the possibility of sport - and in specific cricket - restarting in one way or the other in the country and David White, the CEO of New Zealand cricket, has revealed that the board has already started exploring the possibility.

"...it would present some opportunities going forward. But I think the key is to keep an open mind and be flexible so if opportunities do arise we can take them.

Earlier, a report also suggested that Australia are planning to restart training towards the end of May, following all social distancing guidelines whilst also seeking the advice of health professionals. Incidentally, the first ODI between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney on March 13 was the last international cricket match that was played before the Covid-19 pandemic brought the sport to a standstill.