Coronavirus bars spectators to cheer for PSL Matches

Pakistan Super League (PSL), matches will now be played without spectators.

According to the details, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah made a big announcement regarding PSL matches, saying that spectators’ entry bans in the round for tomorrow’s matches in Karachi.

CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah’s Spokesman stated that government has decided to ban spectators in a wake of coronavirus spread as the Govt cannot take any more risk.

Murtaza Wahab advisor to the CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah announced that all Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 matches in Karachi will be played without crowd amid the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

“Sindh Govt has decided that the remaining matches of PSL in Karachi will take place without any crowd. This decision has been made after consultation with all stakeholders including the Pakistan Cricket Board,” he tweeted.

The National Stadium in Karachi is set to host five matches, on March 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17.

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