Image Source : TWITTER/THEPSLT20 The PCB additionally mentioned {that a} choice to permit spectators for the match on the venues might be taken nearer to the match.
The sixth version of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will start right here from February 20 with 34 matches scheduled over a 30-day interval between the six franchises, the nation’s cricket board mentioned on Friday.
The last might be performed on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 22. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restricted the league to solely two venues — Karachi and Lahore — for the upcoming version.
Last yr, matches have been additionally held in Multan and Rawalpindi.
The PCB additionally outlined the steps taken to make sure the match is held in a secure surroundings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with all international gamers requested to enter Pakistan by February 15 with COVID detrimental certificates.
“Upon arrival, they’ll require two extra detrimental PCR exams earlier than being allowed to coach and compete within the competitors.
The asymptomatic gamers or help employees returning a optimistic take a look at should serve a five-day isolation interval with RT-PCR exams on day one and 4,” the board mentioned in a press release.
The PCB additionally mentioned {that a} choice to permit spectators for the match on the venues might be taken nearer to the match.
“With regards to crowd attendances, since COVID-19 is an evolving scenario, a choice might be made nearer to time although the occasion organisers are repeatedly monitoring the scenario and stay in shut contact with the involved authorities officers.
“While preparing the event schedule, the organisers have ensured each side is playing an equal number of day and evening matches,” the PCB mentioned.
The National Stadium right here will organise the primary half of the competitors, whereas the Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium would be the venue of the second half of the competitors, together with the playoffs.
Defending champions Karachi Kings, who now have a brand new coach in Herschelle Gibbs, will tackle Quetta Gladiators within the opening match. The PCB additionally introduced that the gamers draft for the league will happen on January 10 in Lahore.
