PCB Moves Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test to Rawalpindi

The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Lahore to Rawalpindi, keeping the match dates of November 17 to 21 unchanged. The PCB said the relocation was made because of prevailing weather conditions, while its spokesperson cited increasing smog levels in Lahore.

The match will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where the first Test of the two-match series is under way. With the venue change, both Tests will be held in Rawalpindi. The PCB announcement and spokesperson statement did not give a new schedule or indicate any change to the series format.

PCB spokesperson Amir Mir said the decision was taken in view of increasing smog levels in Lahore. The board’s announcement described the reason as prevailing weather conditions. Lahore has experienced seasonal smog, but the reports did not provide an independent air-quality measurement tied to the PCB’s decision.

Broadcasters were reportedly advised not to arrange travel to Lahore for the second Test, and reports said they had raised concerns about the quality of television coverage in heavy smog. The accounts did not include a direct comment from broadcasters, so their concerns were...