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PSL6: Peshawar Zalmi’s Haider, Umaid suspended over bio-secure breach

Abu Dhabi: In a major blowout for Peshawar Zalmi, two players Haider Ali and Umaid Asif have been suspended from Pakistan Super League (PSL) sixth addition over violation of tournament’s Health and Safety Protocols.

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PSL6: Peshawar Zalmi’s Haider, Umaid suspended over bio-secure breach
PSL6: Peshawar Zalmi’s Haider, Umaid suspended over bio-secure breach

As per Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the duo met people from outside their designated bio-secure bubble, failing to maintain the prescribed social distancing.

As per the decision by the PSL 2021 COVID-19 Management panel, both will not be allowed to participate in today’s battle against Multan Sultans.

The cricket board revealed that the incident happened on Wednesday and the decision was made early Thursday morning.

"The two cricketers were found not to have interacted with any other squad members at any time after the incident and have been placed in room isolation," the PCB statement said.

On the other hand, Chair of the Selectors Muhammad Wasim, in consultation with Captain Babar Azam and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has named Sohaib Maqsood as Haider Ali’s replacement for the two tours on which the Pakistan men’s national cricket team will play three ODIs and eight T20Is, apart from two Tests in Jamaica.

Moreover, Haider Ali has been withdrawn from the England and West Indies tours, respectively.

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