Published 19:48 IST, March 19th 2020
PSL 2020 suspension leaves 29 Indians from broadcasting team stranded in Pakistan
PSL 2020: 29 Indians from the broadcasting team are stranded in Pakistan due to the coronavirus pandemic. They were denied entry back from the Attari border.
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PSL 2020 suspension was almost imminent after effects of coronavirus hit Pakistan cricket last week. annual T20 PSL 2020 tournament was forced to shut shop in order to curb coronavirus outbreak. Pakistan Cricket Board first decided to play tournament matches behind closed doors but was forced to cancel kckout phase after threat became too large to igre.
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PSL 2020: Suspension makes 29 Indians from broadcasting team stranded in Pakistan
PSL 2020 tournament organisers are hoping that players can return and help finish fifth edition of Pakistan cricket tournament. However, an Indian crew of 29 members, who were working for PSL broadcasters, are currently stranded in Pakistan as y were denied entry back from Attari border amid ongoing coronavirus outbreak. A spokesman from PCB revealed that “ Indian officials will come back to Pakistan on Thursday as y have multiple visas and n ir air travelling plan would be chalked out again for m to go back to ir country.”
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PSL 2020 has felt impact of coronavirus outbreak as foreign players started leaving country around 10 days back. Things got out of hand a couple of days ago when reports suggested England player Alex Hales showed symptoms similar to that of a coronavirus infection and would be undergoing tests. However, Hales went on to slam reports which allegedly mentioned that PSL 2020 was cancelled due to him contracting symptoms. Alex Hales went on to clarify that he had a fever and was following protocols advised by UK government.
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19:48 IST, March 19th 2020