David Wiese leaves PSL ahead of semi-finals

Sussex all-rounder David Wiese will leave Pakistan on Monday morning after making the decision to end his time in the Pakistan Super League early.

David helped Lahore Qalandars into the competition’s semi-finals, but will not play against Karachi Kings on Tuesday and will return home to South Africa instead.

It’s been an amazing experience playing for @lahoreqalandars in this years @thePSLt20
Unfortunately this is the end of the tournament for me but I would like to thank each and every Qalander fan for all ur support!I’ve teally enjoyed my time in Pakistan and hope to be back soon! pic.twitter.com/2bMzHQmGjU

— David Wiese (@David_Wiese) March 15, 2020

Phil Salt left Pakistan over the weekend after his Islamabad United side were eliminated from the PSL after the group stage.

Thank you once again @islamabadunitedpsl and Pakistan for your hospitality. Home time now, everyone out there keep safe. 🇵🇰🦁 pic.twitter.com/9X7YTQW6NW

— Phil Salt (@PhilSalt1) March 15, 2020

Tymal Mills left the PSL on Friday as overseas players were given the option of returning home early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Thank you Pakistan 🙏🏾. . . Unfortunately the journey was cut short as I felt I needed to be at home with my family with what is happening in the world at the moment. A huge thank you to the security, fans, administrators and everybody at @quetta.gladiators for a memorable month. See you soo👊🏾. BE SAFE 🙏🏾❤️.

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As it stands, Ravi Bopara and Chris Jordan, the other Sussex players involved in this year’s PSL are remaining in Pakistan for their teams’ semi-finals.

Ravi’s Multan Sultans will play Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Tuesday afternoon, while CJ’s Karachi Kings take on the Qalandars later in the day at the same venue.

The matches – as well as Wednesday’s final, also in Lahore – will be played behind closed doors.

The end of the PSL was brought forward by four days last week in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Initially, an eliminator and two play-offs were to decide the tournament’s finalists, but these fixtures were replaced by two conventonal semi-finals.