Published 20:47 IST, March 13th 2020

Here's how PSL players are making do without handshakes & fistbumps amid Coronavirus

A Karachi Kings player indulged in post-match foot shakes after his team's 10-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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ongoing edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) has witnessed many hilarious incidents like former Pak cricketer Moin Khan's son Azam Khan avoiding a run out in an awkward manner and dynamic Australian opener Chris Lynn emitting heat while walking back to dugout. However, re was yet ar hilarious incident that took place after league match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars.

Post-match fist bumps and foot shakes

Karachi Kings ended Lahore Qalandar's dominance in tournament as y registered an emphatic 10-wicket win in league match which was played at National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday. However, what really stood out here was that players and support staff of both sides were seen indulging in fist bumps to congratulate each or. PSL has refrained players from exchanging handshakes due to outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) which has spread its tentacles all over world.

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neless, when players were congratulating each or, one player (supposedly Babar Azam) decided to get involved in foot shakes with a person from Karachi team's support staff. video was posted by PSL on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look.

Even Pakistani fans came forward to have some fun as well.

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Openers shine for Karachi Kings

After winning toss and electing to bowl first, Karachi Kings restricted Lahore Qalandars to 150/5 in ir 20 overs. In reply, openers Babar Azam and Sharjeel Khan made a cakewalk of run chase as hosts reached target without losing a single wicket and with 18 balls to spare. Babar scored an unbeaten 46-ball 69 while Khan remained unbeaten on a 59-ball 74.

 

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20:47 IST, March 13th 2020