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Second Pakistan-Bangladesh Test is moved by PCB from Karachi to Rawalpindi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) declared on Sunday that the second Test match in the two-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan will now take place in Bangladesh instead of Karachi.



The cricket board made this decision in light of the ongoing renovations being done at Karachi's National Bank Stadium in anticipation of the 2025 Champions Trophy. 

"The Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has decided to move the second ICC World Test Championship fixture to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium 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 PCB said in a press release.

"With this move, cricket fans and spectators can now witness the live action of both Test matches, which act as a sneak peek at an exciting and demanding international season for Pakistani cricket. The national team will play nine Test matches, fourteen Twenty20 matches, and at least seventeen One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between August 21 and April 5.


The building specialists have provided us with guidance regarding the deadlines for the venue's readiness. They said that although building may go on while cricket matches were in session, the noise pollution that would ensue would keep the cricket players awake. 

The players', officials', broadcasters', and media's health and wellbeing may also be impacted by the dust from the building site.

In light of the need for construction to proceed without interruption in order to guarantee that the venue is operationally ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB has chosen to conduct both Tests in Rawalpindi following stakeholder consultation and an examination of operational and logistical issues.


"At this point, we would prefer not to speculate about where the second Test, which is scheduled to take place in Karachi from October 15–19, will be held. We will keep the England and Wales Cricket Board informed while we continue to collaborate closely with architects and construction experts to ensure a safe and secure hosting environment." 

Starting on August 21, the first test in the series will take place in Rawalpindi. The second Test match is slated to take place between August 30 and September 3, in the meanwhile.

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