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<br>Feb 2 (Reuters) - South Africa batsman Keegan Petersen will miss the two-match test series in New Zealand after testing positive for COVID-19, South Africa's cricket board (CSA) said on Wednesday.<br> <br>The 28-year-old, who was named player of the series in the 2-1 series win against India at home, will be replaced by Zubayr Hamza,  [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cwncLyaUt1nOc4AUJ5LUjbJHGSbWaPHkOu2HLnyCO2k/edit?usp=sharing docs.google.com] who played his last test over two years ago.<br> <br>"The number three batsman is well and asymptomatic. Cricket South Africa's (CSA) medical team will keep in close contact with him to ensure his physical and mental well-being," CSA said in a statement.<br> <br>In a move to minimise COVID-19 risk, both matches will take place at Christchurch's Hagley Oval, starting Feb.<br><br>17. (Reporting by Dhruv Munjal in Bengaluru Editing by Mark Potter)<br>