PSL 2022: Wahab Riaz, Shahid Afridi test positive – Peshawar Zalmi captain Wahab Riaz will miss out on his team’s season opener against Quetta Gladiators on Friday. The left-arm pacer had tested positive for COVID-19 a day earlier and is now under self-isolation. In his absence, veteran Shoaib Mallik will lead the side, the franchise confirmed. Follow Insidesport.in for all PSL 2022 LIVE Updates.
PSL 2022: COVID-19 wreaks havoc, Wahab Riaz, Shahid Afridi among stars under isolation
Peshawar Zalmi’s captain Wahab Riaz will be unavailable for the PSL match against Quetta Gladiators on Friday, the franchise confirmed on Thursday. Riaz had tested positive alongside batter Haider Ali and Karachi Kings president Wasim Akram.
Four days back, the PCB said three cricketers and five members of the support staff from different franchises had tested positive for COVID-19. Furthermore, reports suggest that former Pakistan team captain and Quetta Gladiators all-rounder Shahid Afridi has also tested positive for coronavirus, Geo News reported.
PSL 2022: COVID-19 wreaks havoc, Wahab Riaz, Shahid Afridi among stars under isolation
Afridi will quarantine at home following PCB’s protocols and will be reintegrated into the squad after seven days of quarantine and negative test. The veteran all-rounder went to a hospital on Wednesday after seeking permission from the team management.
Meanwhile, Karachi Kings former skipper Imad Wasim and international player Jordan Thompson have tested positive for coronavirus today, just a few hours before the start of the PSL.
PSL 2022: COVID-19 wreaks havoc, Wahab Riaz, Shahid Afridi among stars under isolation
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