THE Pakistan Super League (PSL) is to resume in June after the Twenty20 tournament was suspended earlier this month because of a coronavirus outbreak.
The competition was halted on March 4 with “players not in the right mental state” after seven cases were reported. The remaining 20 matches will now be played in Karachi. “June emerged as the most preferred and practical window due to Pakistan men’s international commitments,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said.
“This was unanimously agreed by the six franchise owners and PCB in a virtual meeting held yesterday afternoon and after taking into consideration all factors relating to the event’s organisation. “The remaining 20 matches in June are now being planned following the men’s national cricket team’s return from Zimbabwe on May 13 and before their departure for England on June 26.” England and Quetta Gladiators batsman, Tom Banton, was one of the players who tested positive in the days prior to the tournament being suspended. The 2020 edition was suspended at the play-off stages last March because of coronavirus. It was completed in November. (BBC Sport)