Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 league stage match between Islamabad United (ISU) and Quetta Gladiators (QTG) has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 2 after ISU spinner Fawad Ahmed tested positive for COVID-19.
Fawad Ahmed had already gone under isolation a couple of days back after his COVID-19 tests returned a positive result. The rest of the ISU squad also underwent a round of tests and everybody returned a negative result. As a result, the rest of the players can play the game on March 2.
Islamabad United tweeted from their official account, "One of our players, Fawad Ahmed tested positive for Covid and was immediately put in isolation 2 days ago. All other Islamabad United players and members have tested negative and have been cleared to play. We wish Fawad a speedy recovery."
One of our players, Fawad Ahmed tested positive for Covid and was immediately put in isolation 2 days ago. All other Islamabad United players & members have tested negative & have been cleared to play.
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) March 1, 2021
We wish Fawad a speedy recovery.#Sherus are ready to roar tonight!! https://t.co/ry0l6L3akx
The 39-year-old spinner received a lot of kind messages on social media with fans praying for his quick recovery. Fawad thanked all of them with a tweet.
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He wrote, "Thanks for all the kind messages, please keep remember me in ur prayers, much needed Raising hands @IsbUnited @thePSLt20, and please everyone stay safe"
Thanks for all the kind messages, please keep remember me in ur prayers, much needed ???????? @IsbUnited @thePSLt20, and please everyone stay safe ????????
— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) March 1, 2021
The 12th match of the tournament between ISU and QTG will now start at 19:00 PKT. Here is PCB's official confirmation:
Test results of both Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United squads have come back negative.
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 1, 2021
This is being done to ensure players from both sides get time to prepare for the game.
Tickets will be valid for tomorrow.#HBLPSL6 #IUvQG
