Pakistan's cricketers complained Monday of being affected "mentally and physically" by New Zealand's strict Covid-19 protocols, which have kept the players holed up in their quarantine hotel for nearly two weeks.

Pakistan cricketers hit 'mentally, physically' by NZ Covid isolation

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq feels that team's preparation has been affected after the squad was denied the right to train. Also read: India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Preview, probable XI, players to watch out for On Friday, New Zealand's health ministry denied Pakistan cricket team from conducting any training after eight members in the touring squad tested positive for coronavirus.

'Regulation has affected our athletes': Pak coach Misbah-ul-Haq on not being allowed to train

Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq has asked his side to get off to a winning start in their impending three-match Test series against England as the former skipper said that every player must be at their best “right from the word go.

Misbah-ul-Haq: Pakistan must be ready from word 'go' against England