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Has Karachi Kings English Star Alex Hales infected with Coronavirus during PSL?

Has Karachi Kings English Star Alex Hales infected with Coronavirus during PSL?

Lahore: Karachi Kings English Star Alex Hales infected with Coronavirusduring PSL, Foreign Media outlet claimed.English player Alex Hales, who wasplaying for Karachi Kings in the fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League(PSL) 2020, on Tuesday rubbished the news that he is suffering fromcoronavirus.

An Emirati newspaper had claimed that the foreign player developed thesymptoms of novel virus. However, Hales rejected the news story, and termedsuch statements deplorable.

Stop spreading fake news, dangerous behaviour— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) March 17, 2020link

Pakistan’s former cricketer and commentator, Ramiz Raja has also claimedthat Hales might be suffering from Coronavirus.

According to Ramiz Raja, Alex Hales is undergoing diagnostic tests inEngland to confirm the situation.

Alex Hales was among the other foreign players who withdrew from PSL andreturned to their country after sudden surge in Coronavirus cases inPakistan.

Hales, who opened the batting for Karachi Kings, has played 7 games andmade 239 runs with two half-centuries with the highest score being 80* atan average of 59.75 and a strike rate of 156.20.

He was one of the big reasons Karachi made it into the semi-finals withease.