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PCB, franchises intend to hold remaining PSL 6 matches in June

March 11, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned to hold the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 matches in June 2021.

According to the official press release by the PCB, the cricket board and the franchises are intending to reschedule the remaining 20 matches for June 2021 in Karachi.

In a virtual meeting held on Thursday afternoon, this decision came under consideration by the six franchise owners and the cricket board.

June emerged as the most preferred and practical window due to Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s international commitments in March/April and late August/September, the statement by the cricket board said.

PCB shuts its doors temporarily after deadly virus invaded the board

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The deadly Coronavirus outbreak has now affected the headquarters of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as its doors are shut on temporary basis.

According to the details, PCB has advised its staff to work from home as a precautionary measure after few members of the board tested positive for COVID-19.

The staff members are also advised to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Earlier, the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super league (PSL) has been called off due to the increasing Coronavirus cases among the national and international players.

In this regard, the PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, had addressed a press conference and stated that today is a sad day for all the PSL fans and the management.

Wasim Khan had said, “It’s a very challenging day for us, cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

“Biosecure bubble is all about trust and discipline. Building trust will take some time but we make sure this doesn’t happen again. Postponing PSL is a difficult moment for PCB and fans too but we PCB are resilient to make PSL6 possible again,” Wasim Khan had added.

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

On the other hand, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB’s) medical panel Dr Sohail Saleem had resigned from his post.

This move came after the rules and regulations in the ‘bio-secure bubble’ were violated and resulted in the postponement of PSL 6.

According to sources, Dr Sohail has sent his resignation to the PCB chairman Ehsan Mani. “We are considering Dr Sohail’s resignation request,” PCB said.

PCB’s medical panel head steps down after PSL 6 called off

March 6, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

After the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) called off on March 4, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB’s) medical panel Dr Sohail Saleem has resigned from his post.

This move came after the rules and regulations in the ‘bio-secure bubble’ were violated and resulted in the postponement of PSL 6.

According to sources, Dr Sohail has sent his resignation to the PCB chairman Ehsan Mani. “We are considering Dr Sohail’s resignation request,” PCB said.

The cricket board further added, “Dr Sohail has to serve a notice period of one month and has to assist in an ongoing investigation which led to the postponement of PSL 6.”

Previously, the PCB had announced to put off the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a rising number of Coronavirus cases among the players.

In this regard, the PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, had addressed a press conference and stated that today is a sad day for all the PSL fans and the management.

Wasim Khan had said, “It’s a very challenging day for us [PCB], cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

Shahid Afridi Shows Desire To Complete PSL 6 With Local, Young Players

March 5, 2021March 4, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Despite the challenging situation after today’s decision to put off the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, former captain Shahid Afridi feels like the tournament could have been completed even with only local/young players involved.

Taking to Twitter, Shahid Afridi expresses his views about the postponement of PSL 6, he wrote, “Despite a challenging situation, I feel the PSL could have been completed even with only local/young players involved. PSL is all about nurturing new talent. The tournament was very entertaining and provided quality cricket to fans around the world.”

Despite a challenging situation, I feel the PSL could have been completed even with only local/young players involved. PSL is all about nurturing new talent. The tournament was very entertaining and provided quality cricket to fans around the world. 1/2

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2021

In another tweet, the legendary cricketer heaped praise for the entertaining tournament, saying “IA it will come back stronger than ever”.

“I fully back the PSL and IA it will come back stronger than ever. And please remember corona is still around, please take care and follow all SOPs for your and your loved ones health,” the other tweet read.

I fully back the PSL and IA it will come back stronger than ever.
And please remember corona is still around, please take care and follow all SOPs for your and your loved ones health. https://t.co/mITCNn5ZWQ

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2021

He also urged his fans and others to take good care of their loved ones as the novel Coronavirus is still around.

Earlier in the day, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced to put off the sixth edition of PSL after a rising number of Coronavirus cases among the players.

In this regard, PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, addressed a press conference said, “It’s a very challenging day for us [PCB], cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

PCB will try to create a window for PSL 6, says CEO Wasim Khan

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Wasim Khan: challenges PCB faced during the Shift of PSL-6 to UAE

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has on Thursday announced to put off the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a rising number of Coronavirus cases among the players.

In this regard, PCB Chief Executive (CEO) Wasim Khan, addressed a press conference and stated that today is a sad day for all the PSL fans and the management.

While briefing the presser at the National Stadium, Wasim Khan said, “It’s a very challenging day for us [PCB], cricket lovers, stakeholders, players and officials involved.”

Wasim Khan says an independent inquiry will be held into the Covid-19 protocol breach. Full Video: https://t.co/9iDYGYJkBg pic.twitter.com/0YHEotAYy4

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 4, 2021

He further added, “Health and safety of the players are above everything so we came to the conclusion that it is best to postpone the event.”

He also maintained that the rising number of COVID-19 cases was a collective fault and it is not the time to blame anyone.

“We have done everything, we possibly could but with any bio-secure bubble, it takes partnerships, discipline, and self-policing. These are the factors for us to remember,” added the PCB CEO.

However, the cricket board, as an immediate step, will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines, and isolation facilities to the six participating sides.

PCB likely to offer COVID-19 vaccine shots to all PSL players, officials

March 3, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced to offer SARS-Coronavirus Vaccine doses to all participants of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6, becoming the first cricket board to use the vaccine.

According to an official press release issued by PCB, the decision has been made to ensure all participants of the league remain safe and healthy during the event, which concludes on 22 March.

The vaccine doses will be administered on Thursday and will be offered to all those inside the bio-secure bubble. However, it will solely be the players’ and officials’ decision if they want to get the vaccine shots.

The cricket board has been in discussions with the federal and provincial government officials, highlighting the national cricket teams’ international engagements and commitments as well as the significance, reputation, integrity, and credibility of the PSL 6.

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