By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Worsening smog and deteriorating air quality in Lahore have forced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to shift the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Lahore to Rawalpindi.
The PCB has confirmed that the match, initially scheduled to be held at Gaddafi Stadium, will now take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 17 to 21.
The decision affects only the venue, while the original five-day schedule remains unchanged. As a result, Rawalpindi will host both matches of the two-Test series.
The move comes amid rising concerns over Lahore’s worsening winter smog, which has raised questions about the safety of outdoor sporting activities and the arrangements needed to host international cricket.
The PCB’s decision aims to ensure suitable conditions for players, officials and spectators during the upcoming Test match.
