PSL playoffs have been postponed amidst coronavirus fears – the semi-finals, which were set to be played on Tuesday, and the final, slotted for Wednesday, will be rescheduled after thorough assessment of the corona situation in the country:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT#HBLPSLV postponed, to be rescheduled. More details to follow in due course.
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 17, 2020
And the internet is actually pleased with the decision taken by PCB:
Sensible decision. Cricket is nothing without fans and players safety comes first.@thePSLt20#PSLV2020 #PSLV5
— Aleem Dar 🇵🇰 (@AleemDarUmpire) March 17, 2020
Shahid Afridi took to Twitter to ask if the table topper should be handed the trophy:
Sad to see the PSL end, but health and safety of all concerned is the key, esp those who are travelling back to their homes.Perhaps the decision could have been taken earlier, with regards to the trophy…well the table-topper should be handed the trophy? 😊 @MultanSultans
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 17, 2020
Health before everything!
PSL called off, difficult & frustrating decision but the right one, health & safety before everything.
— Osama. (@ashaqeens) March 17, 2020
People were sad for Lahore though:
When Lahore Qalandars finally made into semis for the first time ever, PSL called off 😭 On a serious note, very good step at this crucial moment. #PSLV2020
— Nazish Islam (@NazishIslam) March 17, 2020
Kabhi khushi, kabhi gham~
PSL called off. A sane decision but ye Lahori itnay mushkil se phnchay thay yaar 🤧😂😂#PSLV2020 #PSL5 #HBLPSL
— 𝓢𝓮𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓱 🇵🇰 (@itsmeSehrish) March 17, 2020
The teams have been asked to get tested and practice self-isolation:
All #PSLV2020 players, team management, PCB officials and broadcasters to undergo #COVID2019 tests. Ramiz Raja says that Alex Hales, representing Karachi Kings, had symptoms of #coronavirusinpakistan after which he went back to England and has put himself in self-isolation.
— Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) March 17, 2020
Many were of the opinion that this decision should have been taken earlier:
PSL called off.
Finally they have taken the correct decision, although they should have postponed it before.
— Saima Khan (@isktweets) March 17, 2020
Many think that sanity has finally prevailed!
PSL Called Off. May we continue the matches when situation get better and decide the champion post August 2020.
Sanity has prevailed, finally.
Pakistan Zindabad!#COVID2019 #PSL2020
— Sohail A. 🌐 (@SohailAnwer) March 17, 2020
Becharay Lahore Qalandars!
LAHORE QALANDARS IN SEMIFINALS FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS.
PCB: NO MORE PSL.
QALANDARS:#PSLV2020 pic.twitter.com/aP5x7WF13B— VIN. 🍟 (@AlvinaMalik6) March 17, 2020
Peh gayi thand?
PSL Called Off
Gladiators and United Fans right now#PSLV2020 pic.twitter.com/yibDOa2poU— Hamza Kaleem (@hamzabutt61) March 17, 2020
Han yar, dono teams kabhi nai jeeteen!
Trophy ka neechay wala hissa Lahore aur upar wala Karachi ko de do bhai. #PSLV2020
— Zain (@ZainMrk) March 17, 2020
People were thanking all the cities for the full house stadiums!
Thank you, Rawalpindi. Thank you, Multan. Thank you, Karachi. Thank you, Lahore.
All of you were amazing..!❤️😍#PSL5 #PSLV2020 pic.twitter.com/58qkKrybCF
— Rizvi Tweets (@Shah_Rizvi97) March 17, 2020
Agreed!
Right decision to call-off the Pakistan Super League. This should have been done earlier rather than continuing the tournament with weakened teams and in front of empty stadiums #PSLV
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 17, 2020
Some were blaming it on the nazar:
#PSLV2020 has been Called Off
it will be rescheduled
Mere Maidaano Ko Nazar Lag Gai 😭😭#PSLV2020 pic.twitter.com/OEA0DRnNmj— Hamza Kaleem (@hamzabutt61) March 17, 2020
Corona bhi toh aisay nai hota:
Only final 3 matches left but #PSLV2020 postponed.
Every Paki Rn: pic.twitter.com/xSGoWL9Ajg— Mohsin (Chinni's 🎂) (@_mmj13_) March 17, 2020
Ek dum waqt badal gaya, jazbaat badal gaye:
#PSLV2020 postponed due to coronavirus
Lahore Qalandar Fans Right Now👇😂 pic.twitter.com/yTjUVzT3Tg
— Zahid Siddique (@ZahidSiddique_) March 17, 2020
Some were straight up wanting the cup to go to Multan Sultans:
Multan Sultans should be given the Cup coz they are at the top of the Table and they surely deserve it the most. It's no point postponing it as the craze of PSL will end due to the gap!#PSLV2020#PSL5
— Rated R 😎 (@Rayanibrahim77) March 17, 2020
Yar 💔
Lahore Qalandar's supporters rn:#PSLV2020 pic.twitter.com/zGHP1NAosP
— Zalmi. (@Hayaasays) March 17, 2020
Puray saal wait kertay hain PSL ka:
Psl called off due to Corona virus
Le PSL lovers: pic.twitter.com/AexMqVvCpA
— Tams. (@tahreemkhann) March 17, 2020
Not at all!
Safety comes first. Its great that PCB postponed the PSL for now. pic.twitter.com/hkEh5B0Unw
— Muhammad Umair Tariq (@cricRebel) March 17, 2020
Khush toh bohat hogi aj Islamabad ki team:
Psl called off due to Corona virus
Le Islamabad United fans : pic.twitter.com/3HRHFlmrFN
— Tams. (@tahreemkhann) March 17, 2020
Many were suggesting ways to survive without PSL:
PSL called off..!!
Want new entertainment..??
No problem enjoy Marble race..😅😅#PSLV2020#coronavirusinpakistan pic.twitter.com/G89oXbr8gD— R.U.T.A.A.B 👻 (@Rutbayislam) March 17, 2020
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