PSL 2020: PCB replaces playoffs matches with Sami finals

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rescheduled the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) fifth edition by replacing the playoffs with semi-finals on 17th March and the final on 18th March.

PCB has decided to cut short the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) in view of Coronavirus.

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Both the semi-finals will be held in Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 17th of this month at 2 pm and 7 pm respectively.

The final will also take place at the Gaddafi Stadium at 7 pm on the 18th of this month.

All players participating in PSL 2020 have been given the option to pull out of the tournament amid growing fears of the coronavirus

According to an official statement by PCB, 10 international players and one coach have withdrawn from the tournament.

These players include Alex Hales of Karachi Kings, Rilee Rossouw and James Vince of Multan Sultans, Tom Banton, Carlos Brathwaite, Liam Dawson, Lewis Gregory and Liam Livingstone of Peshawar Zalmi, and Jason Roy and Tymal Mills of Quetta Gladiators.

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