HBL PSL 6: Three more players test positive for Covid-19

The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed three more players from two different teams have tested positive for Covid-19 and they will now self-isolate for 10 days.

The three players were not part of the sides that featured in Wednesday’s HBL Pakistan Super League 6 double-header, and had been tested in the afternoon after showing symptoms.

The HBL PSL 6 organising committee will hold a virtual meeting with the team owners and managements later on Thursday, following which a further update will be provided.

It must be noted that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering moving the Lahore-leg of HBL PSL 6 matches to Karachi, according to sources.

After seven positive Covid-19 cases, PCB wants to hold the remaining matches in a safe environment and one such option in this regard is to improve bio-bubble arrangements in Karachi while also shifting Lahore’s matches to the National Stadium.

PCB is discussing this option with all the relevant stakeholders and a decision is likely to be taken within the next few hours.

According to the original schedule, HBL PSL 6 matches were supposed to take place in Lahore from March 10 — which included the playoffs and the final.