PSL 2021: Setback for Quetta Gladiators as Anwar Ali tests positive for coronavirus ahead Abu Dhabi leg

Quetta Gladiators suffered a blow on Tuesday as it turned out that its all-rounder Anwar Ali has tested positive for coronavirus. 

The news was confirmed by the franchise on Tuesday, as Ali becomes the third person to be ruled out of the tournament, after former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi suffered a back injury and pacer Naseem Shah was ruled out of the tournament for violating the coronavirus safety protocols.

The Quetta Gladiators manager confirmed the news, adding that Ali had been sent into isolation after testing positive for the infection.

Senior sports reporter Abdul Majid Bhatti said Ali is already in quarantine in Karachi.

Shahid Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 due to back injury

Before it resumes once again, the PSL 2021 is being hit by once setback after the other. Crowd puller and swashbuckling batsman Afridi revealed a few days ago he will no longer be part of the tournament after he suffered a back injury.

The former Pakistan captain was training in Karachi for the upcoming PSL 6 matches when he experienced pain in his lower back following which he was examined by a doctor who has advised him complete rest.

Shahid, who appeared in Sultans’ four Karachi-leg matches, has been replaced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s left-arm-spinner Asif Afridi who would be joining the Sultans squad in Abu Dhabi.

“While training for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League 6, I felt lower back pain and had to consult a doctor," said Afridi.

"Unfortunately, I have been advised to rest and can no longer accompany my team Multan Sultans for the Abu Dhabi leg.

“I am disappointed that I would be sitting out of the tournament, but my best wishes, support and prayers are with the team to take the trophy.”