Second Check Between Pakistan And Bangladesh Shifted From Karachi To Rawalpindi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has determined to shift the second Check between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi as a result of ongoing development work in Karachi Nationwide Stadium for subsequent 12 months’s ICC Champions Trophy. In line with the preliminary schedule of the sequence, the primary Check was scheduled in Rawalpindi on August 21, and the second Check was to be performed in Karachi between August 30 and September 3. PCB had already barred the spectators from the second Check in Karachi as a result of ongoing renovations within the Nationwide Stadium for subsequent 12 months’s Champions Trophy, which can be held in Pakistan.

Nonetheless, the development specialists suggested PCB that the development may proceed throughout the taking part in hours. In consequence, gamers may get distracted and disturbed as a result of noise and mud produced throughout the development work.

“As a result of deployment of heavy development tools and the necessity to adhere to tight redevelopment schedules for the Nationwide Financial institution Stadium, which is being ready for subsequent 12 months’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board, in session with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has determined to maneuver the second ICC World Check Championship fixture to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. We now have been guided by the development specialists on the timelines for the readiness of the venue. They suggested that whereas development may proceed throughout taking part in hours, the ensuing noise air pollution would disturb the cricketers,” PCB mentioned in an announcement on Sunday.

“Moreover, the mud from the development work may additionally have an effect on the well being and well-being of the gamers, officers, broadcasters, and media. Provided that development should proceed uninterrupted to make sure the venue is operationally prepared for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB, after consulting all stakeholders and reviewing operational and logistical issues, has determined to carry each Checks in Rawalpindi,” the assertion added.

Karachi can also be set to host the second Check between Pakistan and England from October 15 to 19. Whereas talking on the topic, PCB mentioned, “At this stage, we won’t like to take a position on the internet hosting of the second Check in Karachi from 15-19 October and can proceed to work carefully with the architects and development specialists on the secure and safe internet hosting of the match, whereas retaining the England and Wales Cricket Board up to date.”

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 Pleasure, 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.

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