PSL 2020: PCB releases statement after Alex Hales suspected to have coronavirus

In last few days, vel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been beginning to cause serious dam to areas in, and around, Indian subcontinent. Pakistan too has had to face its fears regarding coronavirus and as a result, country's premier T20 tournament, PSL (Pakistan Super League), was called off and postponed on day of its semi-finals. Reports n began to suggest that superstar English batsman Alex Hales had tested positive for COVID-19 and his infection was main reason behind PSL's sudden cancellation.

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PCB clarifies reasons behind PSL 2020 cancellation

In press release that was released officially by  Pakistan Cricket Board, it explained how one of overseas players involved in PSL 2020 had been showing symptoms of COVID-19. This development had urged PCB to take quick steps in eliminating furr risk of spreading virus by calling off remaining three matches. Soon eugh, furr reports began surfacing of unnamed player actually being English batsman Alex Hales. More reports even went as far as declaring that Hales had, indeed, tested positive for COVID-19. PCB finally ended speculation when y made this tweet.

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PSL postponed: Alex Hales clears doubts over his health

Karachi Kings batsman Alex Hales was one of many foreign players who left for ir homes after PCB allowed m to do so under Coronavirus threat. Many or reports had claimed that Hales had developed COVID-19 symptoms and it was his health that triggered spontaneous postponement of PSL. English batsmen n took to his social media and came out with a statement of his own.

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PSL 2020: PSL postponed after IPL postponed by BCCI

PCB was aiming to complete PSL 2020 amid rising fears for coronavirus in Asia. However, in a sudden move, two semi-finals and resulting final were called off in an attempt to curb transmission of virus. PSL 2020 will w be completed at a time which is safe for all participants. IPL has also been postponed by BCCI who can w hold tournament after April 15 if situation eases up.

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