LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering changing the venue for the opening Test of the Pakistan-England series from Rawalpindi to Karachi amid the ongoing PTI’s long march.
The first Test of the three-match series is slated to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from December 1 to 5. However, due to PTI’s march towards the twin cities, PCB might consider plan B.
Well-placed sources told Geo Super that they are in contact with the federal government on this matter. If the situation worsens, the first Test will be shifted to Karachi which is already scheduled to host the last Test from December 17-21.
However, Multan will host the second Test.
In case of venue changes, the England team's arrival schedule will also be revised. Initially, the English team is said to arrive in Islamabad on November 27.
"So far, there is no decision made on venue changes. We are in contact with the government and all stakeholders," the sources said.
"The final call on possible changes in schedule will be made in a couple of days," they added.
England toured Pakistan in September-October this year for seven-match T20I series. The tourists won the series 4-3.
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