Wahab Riaz to miss Peshawar Zalmi's opener against Quetta Gladiators

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Wahab Riaz will miss Peshawar Zalmi's opening match with Quetta Gladiators as he is isolating himself after testing positive for COVID-19.

The left-arm pacer had returned a positive COVID-19 test and is currently isolating himself.

Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder of the Pakistan cricket team Shoaib Malik will lead the Zalmi's in their opening match against the Gladiators.

Gladiators star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has also tested positive for the virus and will miss Gladiators clash with Zalmi.

Earlier, Karachi Kings' Imad Wasim and Jordan Thompson tested positive for COVID-19.

The seventh edition of the PSL will kick off today when Karachi Kings take on Multan Sultans at the National Cricket Stadium Karachi.