LAHORE (Kashmir English): Karachi is likely to miss out the Pakistan’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and the tri-nation ODI tournament also featuring England, with Lahore and Rawalpindi emerging as the frontrunners to host the matches, media reports said on Sunday citing sources.
They said extensive redevelopment work at the National Bank Stadium makes it unlikely to host the upcoming international matches.
Tri-nation ODI tournament
Subsequently, Pakistan’s home Test and T20I series against Sri Lanka, along with the tri-nation ODI tournament featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, are expected to be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi instead.
According to sources, discussions over the final selection of venues for both the events are still ongoing.
Sri Lanka are scheduled to tour Pakistan for a two-match Test series and a three-match T20I series as part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
According to the Future Tours Programme (FTP), the three T20Is are likely to be played in October, followed by the two-match Test series in November.
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka are also set to compete in a tri-nation ODI tournament, with the competition expected to be held across October and November as part of preparations for future international assignments.
The national team is currently in the West Indies for a two-match Test series. The hosts won the opening game by 90 runs, while the second and final match started on Sunday.
Following the Caribbean series, Pakistan will travel to England for a three-match Test series.
The opening Test will be played at Headingley, Leeds, from August 19 to 23, followed by the second Test at Lord’s from August 27 to 31.
The series will conclude with the third and final Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from September 9 to 13.
