The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to move the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to ongoing building work at Karachi National Stadium.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to move the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to continuing building work at the Karachi National Stadium for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy. According to the series’ initial schedule, the first Test will be held in Rawalpindi on August 21, followed by the second Test in Karachi from August 30 to September 3. The PCB had already restricted spectators from attending the second Test in Karachi due to ongoing renovations at the National Stadium for next year’s Champions Trophy, which will be staged in Pakistan.
However, construction specialists advised”Additionally, dust from building activity may have an impact on the health and well-being of players, officials, broadcasters, and the media. Given that construction must continue indefinitely to guarantee the venue is operationally fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB, after meeting with all stakeholders and reviewing operational and logistical issues, has chosen to conduct both Tests in Rawalpindi,” the statement said.
Karachi will also host the second Test between Pakistan and England from October 15-19. PCB that construction may continue during playing hours. As a result of the noise and dust generated during construction, players may become distracted and agitated.
“Due to the deployment of heavy construction equipment and the need to adhere to tight redevelopment schedules for the National Bank Stadium, which is being prepared for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has decided to relocate the second ICC World Test Championship fixture to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The building specialists have informed us on the schedule for the venue’s preparedness.
October and will continue to collaborate closely with architects and construction specialists on the safe and secure hosting of the event, while keeping the England and Wales Cricket Board informed.”
Pakistan squad: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Hurraira, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed.
