The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a change of venue for the upcoming second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, shifting the match from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of unfavourable weather conditions. Currently, Lahore is struggling with dangerously high levels of seasonal smog that has worsened the air quality.
Meanwhile, the schedule for the second game remains unaffected, with the match set to be played from November 17 to 21.
“The second Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, originally scheduled to be played in Lahore from November 17 to 21, has been relocated to Rawalpindi due to prevailing weather conditions,” said a PCB statement.
Notably, Rawalpindi is hosting the ongoing first match of the series. Pakistan are in strong position in the match, having piled up 434 in their first innings. Sri Lanka, in reply, are trailing by 320 runs.