KARACHI: The opening ceremony of the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is likely to be held as per the COVID-19 protocols and safety guidelines.
As per the sources, the opening ceremony of the mega event will be held as per the COVID-19 protocols, while PCB has also decided not to incur extra expenses at the opening ceremony. The administration will issue a statement by January 20.Whereas, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s entire focus is on fans engagement and surprising the fans, while the atmosphere around Karachi’s National Stadium will be festive.
Children’s playgrounds and other facilities will be available at Fans Park. Sources also claim that the upcoming seventh edition of PSL will be the first to include new elements.
Affected teams will be able to select from a reserve pool in an even less available player pool. In the event of a Covid-19 outbreak, doubleheaders will be held in the remaining days to fulfill the deadline of February 27. Additionally, the tournament will be suspended for seven days and bio-secure bubbles reset from scratch.
Even with these precautions, the epidemic has already dampened the event’s impact before it even begins. All-rounder Shahid Afridi will not play in the PSL opener, the Quetta Gladiators confirmed earlier today, following a positive coronavirus test.
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