PAK vs ENG: Karachi likely to host opening Test instead of Rawalpindi
Political rally towards twin cities might bring a change in venue for the Test series
LAHORE: Amid the country's political situation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering backup plans to host England for the Test series in December.
According to the current schedule, England will play the first Test of three-match series in Rawalpindi from December 1 to 5. However, due to a political party's march towards the twin cities, PCB might consider plan B.
A PCB source told Geo.tv that they are in contact with the federal government on this matter. In case of political instability, the first Test will be shifted to Karachi which is already scheduled to host the last Test from December 17-21.
If this happens, then Karachi will host first and third Test matches whereas Multan will remain the venue for 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 source said.
"The final call on possible changes in schedule will be made in a couple of days," it added.
It must be noted that England had toured Pakistan in September-October this year for a seven-match T20I series, which the visitors won 4-3.
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