The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been moved from Lahore to Rawalpindi in view of the deteriorating air quality in the provincial capital of Lahore.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reschedule the second Test for November 17 to 21 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This decision came after the rising pollution in Lahore, which has been a growing issue due to the impact of air pollution on the player and match conditions.
The PCB said in an official statement that the change has been made only to the Test venue for the second Test, the first Test is not effected. The match will be played on the same dates and in the same 5 day fixture as previously announced.
The move makes Rawalpindi the venue of the second match of the Test series while Lahore will no longer be the host of the match.
The PCB’s move comes in the backdrop of poor air quality in Lahore where the air has been a cause of concern for the residents of the city, especially during winter seasons. Air pollution can make it hard to do outdoor sports and may impact the health and performance of athletes.
The venue change has been put in place to ensure that an international fixture can still take place without any needless disruption.
The second Test is the next game in the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has now been confirmed as the venue for the clash November 17-21.
The match will, in any case, proceed on the original programme, with the venue change.
Pakistan-Sri Lanka test to move to Rawalpindi
