RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The second Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been shifted from Lahore to Rawalpindi due to worsening smog conditions in the provincial capital, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced.
According to the PCB, the second Test will now be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 17 to 21. The decision was taken in view of the deteriorating air quality and increasing smog in Lahore, which has raised concerns about outdoor activities and sporting events.
In an official statement, the PCB clarified that the schedule for the second Test remains unchanged and only the venue has been altered. The match will therefore take place on the originally scheduled dates, with Rawalpindi replacing Lahore as the host city.
The venue change means cricket fans in Rawalpindi will now have the opportunity to watch the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test encounter at home.
The PCB’s announcement comes as Lahore continues to face worsening smog conditions, prompting concerns over public health and outdoor activities.
