Virus strikes PSL Three more cricketers test positive for COVID-19; PCB announces inquiry

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) was on Thursday postponed with immediate effect after three more cricketers tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of cases in the T20 event to seven and prompting the cricket board to announce an inquiry into the fiasco.

Out of the seven cases, six are players while one is a support staff member.

"Following a meeting with the team owners and considering the health and wellbeing of all participants is paramount, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to postpone the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 with immediate effect," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

"The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February."

PCB CEO Wasim Khan said an inquiry will be conducted to understand what went wrong.

"It is a great disappointment for us and we find ourselves in a situation where we question whether we can provide full protection for players as their health and well being comes above everything else," Wasim Khan told a press conference here.

"We looked at the option of halting proceedings for a few days but in the last few days there was huge concern even among the franchises and players.

Khan said the priority of the board right now is to ensure that players are able safely travel back to their respective destinations.