KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to host remaining HBL PSL 6 matches from June 1 with the final scheduled for June 20.
The sixth edition, just like the previous had to be postponed in the midst of the tournament owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
The members of the playing squads have to undergo mandatory seven-day quarantine period, which will commence from 22 May in one hotel and following three days of training sessions.
The PCB’s board of governors (BoG) also received a presentation and an update on the report of the two-person fact-finding panel that was set-up by the PCB Chairman to review the bio-security protocols, bylaws and arrangements for the PSL and make recommendations on how to better ensure implementation of a bio-secure environment for future events.
The BoG discussed and debated the panel’s findings in detail. They expressed their disappointment at the failures that were highlighted in the report and advised remedial actions needed to be taken.
The BoG endorsed all recommendations of the fact-finding panel, including robust and stringent implementation of the protocols, as well as maintaining a zero-tolerance approach towards all those who breach the Covid-19 SOPs, which are put in place for safeguarding the health and safety of all participants.
The BoG was informed that as part of the strategy to ensure the PSL 6 resumed and completed in a safe and secure environment, the PCB was in final stages of appointing a globally-recognized safety management company that specializes in providing Covid-safe technology solutions, bio-secure monitoring and management, as well as response and reaction to positive tests.
The sixth edition of the PSL was postponed indefinitely in the middle of the tournament early last month which followed a blame game between PSL management and the franchises.