VAR OFFICIAL SHAUN EVANS RETURNS TO DUTY AFTER HAND GESTURE

Video assistant referee official Shaun Evans will return to duty for New Zealand's match against Egypt on Sunday, according to BBC News. Evans had been stood down following an incident in which he made a hand gesture. The fixture takes place on Monday at 02:00 BST. No further details regarding the circumstances of the gesture or the decision to reinstate Evans have been provided.

The match represents Evans's first assignment since the incident occurred. New Zealand and Egypt will compete in what is understood to be an international fixture. The timing of Evans's return comes after a period away from VAR duties. The specific nature of the hand gesture and any formal review process remain undisclosed.

Evans's reinstatement to the VAR role suggests that the matter has been resolved through whatever disciplinary or review procedure was applied. The decision to restore him to duty indicates that authorities have concluded he is fit to resume his responsibilities. No statement has been issued by relevant governing bodies explaining the rationale for his return. Evans will therefore resume his position overseeing video review decisions during the New Zealand versus Egypt match.