It has been decided to hold all matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Karachi without any spectators.news world ahmed
It may be recalled that after the Corona virus cases were reported in Karachi, PCB was advised by the Sindh government to hold matches without spectators.current world news
However, a statement has also been issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
PCB CEO Waseem Khan said after the changing situation in the last 24 hours, it was decided to take precautionary measures for the safety and health of the event participants.current world news
The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to hold the next matches of PSL 2020 at Khali National Stadium Karachi on the recommendation of the Sindh Government.
In addition, PCB says more details regarding the return of all unused tickets will be released soon.
This decision will not apply to PCB-approved commercial partners, media representatives and other service providers.
In addition, players, sports staff and franchise owners' houses will also be allowed to enter the stadium.
While PCB players have been instructed to refrain from shaking hands, fans have been requested not to invite players for autographs and photographs and teams have been requested to restrict public activity.
In addition, the PCB has decided that after the match, players should speak verbally rather than join hands with the members of the squad.
Chief Executive PCB Waseem Khan said that health and safety are always a priority in cricket.
He said that PCB takes full care of the health and safety of players, officials, spectators, media, service providers and security personnel.
He said that after the recommendation of Sindh government, PCB has taken precautionary measures and decided that the next matches scheduled in Karachi will be held at the vacant National Stadium.
The chief executive PCB added that the PCB sympathizes with the Karachi fans, who participated in eight matches of the last edition, including the preliminary matches of PSL 2020, but after the Sindh government's recommendation for us. As a precautionary measure it was necessary to make this decision.
He said that PCB is in full touch with the players and teams in this regard and they are being kept fully informed in this regard.
"It is our responsibility to protect the players and we appreciate their support in this regard," Wasim Khan said.
Chief Executive PCB said that the decision was made on March 10 in Karachi in accordance with the Sindh government's consultation.
He added that the PCB always makes decisions in consultation with the local government.
Waseem Khan said that PCB is in touch with the Punjab government regarding the upcoming matches in the league Lahore, and in this regard PCB will fully follow the instructions of the provincial government.
