A Pakistani player from a franchise featuring in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 has been tested positive for coronavirus. 

In an official statement, PCB said, "Separately, a player from another franchise team who had shown symptoms and was in isolation, has tested positive. He will now remain in quarantine for 10 days and will require two negative tests in order to integrate again with the side in accordance with the applicable re-entry protocols."

The first game of this will be played between Karachi Kings and 2019 champions Quetta Gladiators on Saturday and the unnamed player who tested positive for coronavirus has been quarantined for 10 days. Further, a player and an official of one of the teams taking part in the PSL 2021 who to undergo a three-day quarantine. In accordance with the re-entry protocols, the two individuals will now require two negative tests to re-enter the bio-secure bubble. 

2020 finalists Lahore Qalandars will lock horns with Peshawar Zalmi in a day fixture, while two-time winners Islamabad United will square off against Multan Sultans in the evening on Sunday.

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