Pakistan Super League has been postponed with immediate effect after a series of COVID-19 cases were reported from the event.

"Following a meeting with the team owners and considering the health and wellbeing of all participants is paramount, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to postpone the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 with immediate effect," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

"The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February."

The governing body had confirmed that as many as seven players participating in the tournament were tested positive for the virus, forcing the authorities to take the call. Only 14 games were completed in the 34-match tournament.

The board said that it will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants, and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines, and isolation facilities to the six participating sides.

PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan, Director - Commercial Babar Hamid, are likely to conduct a media conference at the National Stadium later in the day to update further on the issue.