Joe Root Needs To Undergo Seven Days Of Isolation

England captain Joe Root’s presence in the team is doubtful for next month’s first Test against the West Indies, as he will be expected to endure seven days of self-isolation after attending his second child’s birth. As per England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) guidelines, Root will need a week of self-isolation before joining the national team. The ECB, however, is constantly updating its guidelines and can loosen the self-isolation rule by next month. The Test series is going to be played in a bio-safe environment to counter the COVID-19 threat after the UK Government’s final approval.