PCB confirms all 128 COVID-19 tests of PSL players are negative.

LAHORE -- The Pakistan Cricket Board Thursday confirmed it conducted 128 COVID-19 tests on the players, support staff, match officials, broadcasters and team owners and all results have turned out to be negative, said an official press release. The tests were conducted as part of the PCB's duty of care, following a suspect COVID-19 case. Additionally, Multan Sultans underwent 17 COVID-19 tests on Monday, 16 March, which were also negative. PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said: 'It was absolutely critical for the integrity and credibility of the HBL Pakistan Super League and the Pakistan Cricket Board that all players, support personnel,

broadcasters and match officials, those who had decided to stay back till the end of the tournament, tested negative for COVID-19. 'In this background, the PCB is pleased with the outcome of the results and happy that all these players and officials have rejoined their families without any health and safety doubts or...

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