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Three return positive out of 244 PCR tests

  • Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators match to be played as scheduled at 7pm PST at the National Stadium Karachi, total of 244 PCR tests conducted on players, support staff and close contact officials
  • Three players including two foreigners test positive, all quarantined
  • Media houses and outlets are requested to use correct event nomenclature in texts, headlines and bulletins

Karachi, 2 March 2021: The 12th match of the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators will be played as scheduled today (Tuesday) at the National Stadium, Karachi. The match will start at 7pm PST.

Since yesterday (Monday) and apart from the rapid tests, a total of 244 PCR tests have been conducted to date, resulting in three positive tests. These individuals, including two foreign players and local player support personnel, have been quarantined at a separate floor of the team hotel.

Just under 300 people are inside the bubble, including players, support staff, families, owners, match officials and security officers, who will undergo repeat PCR tests on Thursday.

Additionally, all 112 members of the broadcast crew and the National Stadium as well as PCB staff have also been tested.