RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday showed that the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been shifted from Karachi to Rawalpindi. The 2nd Test among the two sides is scheduled to begin on August 30 and the choice to shift it changed into taken due to the continuing renovation paintings on the National Stadium Karachi. “The choice has been taken after session with construction specialists, all stakeholders were consulted,” said PCB. “The Test in Karachi became to be held with out spectators, in an effort to not be the case in Rawalpindi. “Additionally, the dirt from the construction work may also have an effect on the fitness and nicely-being of the gamers, officials, broadcasters, and media.” The National Stadium Karachi is being upgraded for the 2025 Champions Trophy and the PCB is fully dedicated to getting the whole lot completed earlier than the ICC event commences. The Test matches among Pakistan and Bangladesh may be played as a part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 as each teams are keen to carry out and beef up their function on the WTC points desk. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday showed that they’ll be the usage of Kookaburra balls for the approaching Test collection against Bangladesh which is about to start on August 21 in Rawalpindi. The Test matches among Pakistan and Bangladesh could be performed as part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 as each groups are keen to carry out and improve their role at the WTC factors desk. The PCB, in a presser, confirmed that for the upcoming domestic season, they’ll use Duke balls whilst for international fits, Kookaburra will are available in region.
