Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah tests positive for COVID-19; won’t play in PSL

He was called in by Multan Sultans as replacement for Moeen Ali for PSL playoffs.

Bangladesh limited-overs captain Mahmudullah has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 and won’t be a part of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs. The 34-year-old has gone into self-isolation after the test result. He was due to fly to Pakistan via Dubai on Sunday night.

Mahmudullah will likely take a second test soon, according to ‘Daily Star’. He was roped in as the replacement for Moeen Ali by PSL table-toppers Multan Sultans. As per reports, he is also doubtful for the Bangabandhu T20 Cup, which is set to get underway on November 21 or 22.

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Mahmudullah and Tamim Iqbal were called up for the PSL playoffs as overseas replacements. Tamim is expected to leave for Pakistan on Tuesday. The left-hander will join Lahore Qalandars as Chris Lynn’s replacement. The 2020 PSL playoffs are likely to be held in the second or third week of November.

As per Bangladesh's government regulations, an outbound passenger needs to obtain a COVID-19 negative certificate before leaving the country.

(PTI inputs)