PSL franchises ask PCB to move remainder of tournament to UAE
Cricket | May 04, 2021 23:30 ISTThe PCB had to postpone PSL-6 abruptly on March 4 with just 10 out of 34 matches completed due to COVID-19 cases among players and officials.
The PCB had to postpone PSL-6 abruptly on March 4 with just 10 out of 34 matches completed due to COVID-19 cases among players and officials.
The participants will begin their seven-day quarantine from May 22, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Sunday.
The Pakistan Cricket Board decided to postpone Pakistan Super League with immediate effect after three fresh COVID-19 cases took the toll to seven.
The PCB said in a statement that the three players are from two different teams and they will now self-isolate themselves for 10 days.
Dale Steyn took to his official Twitter account to issue a clarification after his comments on the Indian Premier League caused an uproar across social media.
Sarfaraz ended up scoring 54 off 41 deliveries before getting trapped by Faheem Ashraf in the 17th over.
Babar Azam hit his second successive half-century as Karachi Kings secured a win against Multan Sultans.
Azam played a quick-fire 26-ball 47 that included two monstrous sixes and six fours.
Rashid Khan, whose team Lahore Qalandars has won both the matches, has been called up to play against Zimbabwe.
The Pakistan Cricket Board did not identity the player but said he “will now remain in quarantine for 10 days" and will need two negative tests to reintegrate with his team.
A PCB official made it clear they would take a final decision based on the government's recommendations.
Around 400 foreign players have registered for the PSL starting from February 20, but the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Saturday that a few of them will not be available for the whole tournament
Defending champions Karachi Kings, who now have a new coach in Herschelle Gibbs, will take on Quetta Gladiators in the opening match.
Mani, who was brought in by Prime Minister Imran Khan to set things in order in Pakistan cricket, said he was happy to have fulfilled his commitment of hosting the entire PSL this year at home.
Kings skipper Imad Wasim and team member Babar Azam also dedicated the PSL title to Jones and said it was the best gift they could give to him as a tribute.
While the PSL is just five seasons old, the IPL has been grabbing headlines since its inaugural season in 2008.
This is the first PSL title for Karachi while Lahore haven't won it as yet in the five-year history of the tournament.
On Sunday, Afridi, playing for the Sultans, came into bat in the 14th over as they were chasing 183 to seal a spot in the final at the National Stadium.
Wiese top-scored with a rapid-fire 21-ball 48 not out (5x4s, 3x6s) to propel his team to a competitive 182 for six wickets in 20 overs at the National Stadium.
Mohammad Hafeez made an unbeaten 74 off 46 balls as Lahore knocked out 2017 champion Peshawar Zalmi by five wickets in the first eliminator.
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