KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended their Elite Panelist umpire Faisal Afridi from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 for five games. 

According to the PCB, Afridi breached event’s health and safety protocols. After Afridi accepted his mistake, PCB fined him 50 percent of his match fee and suspended from five games.

Tournament Director Salman Naseer: “The PCB had announced it will follow a zero-tolerance approach towards any Health and Safety breaches. This decision demonstrates our resolve and commitment to deliver a successful event in which all participants remain secure so that they continue to be available to their sides and entertain millions of fans following this event worldwide.”

The decision was made by the PCB Covid Committee, which also included Usman Wahla apart from Salman Naseer. While making the decision, the panel took into consideration all facts of the incident.