LAHORE: To avoid inconvenience to cricket fans during PTI’s long march in Islamabad, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering shifting the venue of the opening Test of the Pakistan-England series from Rawalpindi to Karachi.
The first Test of the three-match series is scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from December 1 to 5. However, with PTI’s march towards the twin cities, the PCB may consider Plan B.
A PCB source told JEE News that they are in touch with the federal government on the matter. If the situation worsens, the first Test will be shifted to Karachi, which is already scheduled to host the final Test from December 17 to 21.
However, Multan will host the second Test.
In case of change of venue, the arrival schedule of England team will also be revised. Initially, the English team will reach Islamabad on November 27.
“So far, no decision has been taken on the change of venue. We are in touch with the government and all stakeholders,” the source said.
“A final call on possible schedule changes will be taken in a couple of days,” he added.
England visited Pakistan for a seven-match T20I series in September-October this year. The touring party won the series 4–3.
Schedule of Tests
- December 1-5 – 1st Test, Rawalpindi
- December 9-13 – 2nd Test, Multan
- December 17-21 – 3rd Test, Karachi
