Peshawar Zalmi suffer major setback ahead of PSL7

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi has suffered a major setback, ahead of season seven.

In a brief statement by the franchise it was revealed that veteran wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and pacer Arshad Iqbal have tested positive for Covid-19.

Opener Imam-ul-Haq
and all-rounder Ammad Butt, from the reserve pool of players, have been allowed
to join Zalmi as partial replacement for the aforementioned duo, who had tested
positive on January 21 and 22, respectively.

It must be
noted that the PSL season seven will begin on January 27 in Karachi.

Zalmi will
play their opening match on January 28 against Quetta Gladiators.

The Wahab Riaz-led outfit also participated in their first training session at the National Stadium in Karachi, today.

Peshawar Zalmi Players Complete First Training Session at NSK ahead of #HBLPSL7#AayaZALMi #Zalmi2022 #YellowStorm #Zalmi #YellowIsTheColor pic.twitter.com/WNbTMLeF5h

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