Published 15:24 IST, March 13th 2020

PSL 2020: England players to leave Pakistan immediately over coronavirus outbreak

Amidst growing concerns of the Coronavirus pandemic, English stars plying their trade in the PSL 2020 have sought flights back home before the playoffs.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Coronavirus outbreak has affected multiple sporting events across globe and PSL 2020 is latest that falls prey to deadly virus. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently anunced that remaining PSL 2020 matches in Karachi will be std behind closed doors. w, reports suggest that English players are set to head home due to coronavirus scare mid-way through PSL 2020.

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English players to exit PSL 2020 amidst Coronavirus fears

According to a report in Daily Mail, English cricketers participating in PSL 2020 were preparing to make hasty exits from Pakistan last night. Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jason Roy, James Vince were amongst 15 Englishmen plying ir trade as overseas players in PSL 2020. However, with growing concerns of Coronavirus pandemic, players sought flights back home and PCB were understood to be organising ir flights back to UK. Despite speedy exits of some of most high profile players in league, PSL 2020 is likely to continue as it reaches business end of campaign.

Also Read: PSL 2020: Coronavirus Outbreak Forces PCB To Conduct Remaining Matches Behind Closed Doors

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PCB declare PSL 2020 matches in Karachi to be held behind closed doors due to Coronavirus scare

PCB on Thursday anunced that amidst Coronavirus outbreak, all matches scheduled at National Cricket Stadium in Karachi are to be held behind closed doors. Karachi, one of four host cities of PSL 2020, were scheduled to host four more matches including a playoff match on March 17. PCB also anunced that y will refund fans who had already purchased tickets for matches in Karachi. It is reported that playoff tie will be shifted to Lahore, but it remains to be seen wher clash will be open for fans considering government's Coronavirus guidelines. 

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PES vs MUL live: How to watch PSL live streaming in India?

DSport's channel is official broadcaster of PSL live streaming in India. Fans can watch PES vs MUL live on DSport at 7:30 PM IST on Friday. sporttiger.com will also provide PSL live streaming in India. For live scorecard updates, fans can visit PSL 2020 website or follow ir social media platforms.

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15:24 IST, March 13th 2020