PSL 7: Big blow for Quetta Gladiators as Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19

Quetta Gladiators' all-rounder Shahid Afridi has tested positive for COVID-19. The veteran will now have to quarantine and deliver negative results before joining the squad. Notably, this is the last season for Afridi, who will retire from professional cricket after the 2022 edition.

Afridi wanted to end his career while playing for Quetta Gladiators thus he was released by Multan Sultans land roped in by Quetta for this season. However, the batter will now have to wait for a while before donning the Quetta Jersey.

Prominent journalist Saj Sadiq confirmed the same on Twitter.

Shahid Afridi has tested positive for Covid-19. He will quarantine at home following PCB’s protocols & will be reintegrated into the Quetta squad after seven days of quarantine and a negative test #PSL7 #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 27, 2022

Meanwhile, the seventh season of the Pakistan Super League is set to get underway today. Karachi Kings will be up against defending Champions Multan Sultans. Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators play their first game on Friday against Peshawar Zalmi.