Chris Lynn says he prefers 'hitting sixes' in PSL to 'isolation' amid Coronavirus scare

Amidst rising vel Coronavirus scare, which has been declared as a pandemic by World Health Organisation (WHO), several sports tournaments have been severely affected. While tournaments scheduled for future have eir been canceled or postponed, ongoing ones have taken a hard hit with players withdrawing over scare of being infected. Australia's explosive opener Chris Lynn, who is currently playing in Pakistan Super League (PSL), however, has a rar different opinion amid global pandemic. 

'Would have missed out'

Speaking to Cricket Pakistan, Lynn stated that he would prefer playing cricket and hitting sixes rar than sitting in isolation for two weeks. explosive opener played a blistering kck of an unbeaten 113 runs off just 55 deliveries powering Lahore Qalandars to ir maiden semi-finals in PSL.

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Reflecting upon his brilliant kck, Lynn said that had he opted out of league and gone home, he would have missed out on ton, adding that he generally likes winning. Qalandars will take on Karachi Kings at home in second semi-final on Tuesday. Lynn also stated that situation is different in England as compared to Australia but he is really proud of teams’ overseas group because y have stuck toger.

However, Australian has decided to travel back home keeping border restrictions in mind.

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Lynn's blistering 100 guides Lahore Qalandars to SF 

Chasing 187, Lahore Qalandars had a steep task in front of m in must-win game. Chris Lynn rose to occasion and delivered when it mattered most as he scored an unbeaten 113 from 55 balls that included 12 fours and 8 sixes. Lynn stitched a 100-run opening partnership with Fakhar Zaman (57 off 35). He n teamed with Sohail Akhtar for an unbeaten 91-run stand helping Lahore Qalandars reach target with 7 balls to spare.

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Foreign players exit PSL amid COVID-19 breakout

New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan will join host of overseas cricketers who bid farewell to Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) due to Coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) anunced that English players Alex Hales, Tymal Mills, Jason Roy, James Vince, Tom Banton, Liam Dawson, Lewis Gregory and Liam Livingstone were among those who left tournament due to Coronavirus pandemic. Even West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite and South Africa's Rilee Rossouw have left T20 event.

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