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Ben Cutting, Usman Qadir to miss HBL PSL 7 playoffs due to Covid

In addition to the players, team mentor Hashim Amla has also reportedly contracted the virus

Ben Cutting, Usman Qadir to miss HBL PSL 7 playoffs due to Covid PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Peshawar Zalmi played their last group stage game on Monday against Peshawar Zalmi which saw the Wahab-led team win the Super Over.

Following the match, sources revealed that Zalmi camp has once again been hit with the Covid-19 as three members have tested positive.

The three members include players and a coaching staff member; the players to have tested positive include all-rounder Ben Cutting and leg-spinner Usman Qadir.

The South African legendary batter Hashim Amla, who is Zalmi's team mentor, has also been reported to have contracted the virus.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) protocols, members to have tested positive will have to isolate themselves for seven days.

This means that both the players are going to miss the playoffs due to the protocols and will be available if Peshawar Zalmi qualify for the final of the HBL PSL 2022.