The two actors posted on social media accounts

Taking to Instagram Hayat wrote, Relieved to see this very wise move by the authorities. I never wanted the matches to be cancelled like some were calling for, just appropriate steps to be taken to mitigate the risk in these tough times. Let's continue to enjoy the cricket at home with family and friends !

Relieved to see this very wise move by the authorities. I never wanted the matches to be cancelled like some were calling for, just appropriate steps to be taken to mitigate the risk in these tough times. Let's continue to enjoy the cricket at home with family and friends ! ♥️ https://t.co/55rAGhpsZo

— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) March 12, 2020

Meanwhile, fellow actor Fahad also shared similar sentiments,  sharing the message  Good decision👌 Allah sab ki hifazat kare Ameen

Good decision👌 Allah sab ki hifazat kare Ameen https://t.co/ECpuSAFUVJ

— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) March 12, 2020

The decision comes hours after Pakistan’s coronavirus count reached 22, with a majority of those cases being reported in Sindh.

The PCB said the precautionary decision has been made to better protect the health and safety of spectators, players, officials and the media. “Health and safety is paramount and takes precedence over cricket,” said PCB chief executive Wasim Khan.

The National Stadium in Karachi was scheduled to host five matches, on March 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17.