PSL 2021 – Big Setback for Pakistan Super League: Pakistan Super League is starting from today and on the opening dat itself it is in trouble. A player has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season late Friday. The development comes hours ahead of the tournament opener. The player whose identity is yet to be disclosed has been placed in isolation. He will be quarantined for at least 10 days.
“The two individuals will now require two negative tests during the three-day quarantine period before they can re-enter the bio-secure bubble in accordance with the re-entry protocols,” the PCB said.
“The PCB is disappointed that two members of one of the sides showed carelessness and violated the bio-secure bubble protocols by coming into a contact with a person who was not part of the bubble,” the statement added.
In a separate statement, the PCB added that a cricketer from another franchise in PSL has tested positive. He had shows signs of COVID-19 and tested positive, currently place under isolation.
“He will now remain in quarantine for 10 days and will require two negative tests in order to integrate again with the side in accordance with the applicable re-entry protocols,” the PCB’s statement said.
The Board reiterated that the health and safety of all individuals associated with the PSL 2021 “is of paramount importance to the PCB and the event”.
“All players, player support personnel, match officials, and family members are once again reminded to diligently follow the PCB COVID-19 Protocols as the PCB will not allow anyone to affect the integrity and credibility of the tournament,” it added.
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