All PSL players test negative for COVID-19: PCB

LAHORE:  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the 128 coronavirus tests of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) players, support staff, match officials, broadcasters and team owners had returned as negative.

According to the press release issued by PCB today (Tuesday), the tests were conducted as part of the PCB’s duty of care, following a suspect COVID-19 case.

PCB said, “Additionally, Multan Sultans underwent 17 COVID-19 tests on Monday, 16 March, which also came negative.”

In this regard, PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said, “It was absolutely critical for the integrity and credibility of the PSL and PCB that all players, support personnel, broadcasters, and match officials, those who had decided to stay back till the end of the tournament, tested negative for COVID-19.”

He further said, “In this background, the PCB is pleased with the outcome of the results and happy that all these players and officials have rejoined their families without any health and safety doubts or concerns.”

Wasim Khan also urged the fans and followers to exercise absolute caution and value their as well as others’ wellbeing.

PCB Chief Executive concluded, “The board prays normalcy returns quickly to our society so that playing fields can once again witness resumption of healthy activities.”