Why was PSL semi final cancelled? Story behind PSL 2020's premature end revealed

Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) was supposed to begin with its last leg on Tuesday when final four teams were supposed to play in two semi-finals to decide two finalists. However, in a sudden turn of events - last three matches of PSL were postponed to a later date. That anuncement was soon followed by reports emerging that this sudden halt of  PSL came after a player in league tested positive for vel coronavirus. However, se reports are t accurate.

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PSL 2020 Cancelled: Why was PSL semi final cancelled?

According to a press release by Pakistan Cricket Board on PSL website, PSL's remaining fixtures have t been cancelled but pushed to a later date in light of current fears revolving around COVID-19. In press release, PCB has mentioned how an overseas player who had left Pakistan only a few days ago had been showing signs of COVID-19 and this had led PCB to bring a sudden halt to PSL 2020. PCB has furr made a move towards testing all members of PSL team including players, umpires, officials, team owners and production crew.

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PSL 2020 cancelled: Is PSL 2020 cancelled?

PSL 2020 has t been cancelled but will be resumed and completed at a time when coronavirus subsides. A lot of foreign players had already left Pakistan as PCB gave m option to leave country and PSL if y were in fear of coronavirus. English batsman Alex Hales was one of PSL foreign players to take an early exit from tournament and country.

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PSL news: PSL foreign players tested positive for coronavirus

A lot of PSL news had been circulating around health of PSL players after 'PSL 2020 cancelled' news came into limelight. However, PSL made a statement on ir Twitter account, which confirms status of players.

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