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Pakistan-Sri Lanka second Test moved to Rawalpindi because of smog
The Pakistan Cricket Board moved the second Test to Rawalpindi because smog levels are rising in Lahore.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka were due to play the match in Lahore from November 17 to 21.
The match dates remain unchanged, and the game will now be held in Rawalpindi.
Poor air quality means both teams will stay in Rawalpindi after the first Test there.
The first of the two Tests is under way, with Pakistan having declared at 434 for nine in its first innings.
Sri Lanka ended day two at 114 for three, trailing Pakistan by 320 runs.
The teams are set to play the second Test in Rawalpindi next week.
The Pakistan Cricket Board moved the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of worsening smog and air quality.
The match remains scheduled for November 17 to 21.
The teams will stay in Rawalpindi after the first Test, which is being played there.
The PCB cited prevailing weather conditions, and a spokesperson said rising smog levels in Lahore prompted the move.
- Who
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- What
- Their second Test was moved from Lahore to Rawalpindi. The dates remain November 17 to 21.
- When
- The Test is scheduled for November 17 to 21. The PCB announced the relocation on November 10, according to Sportstar and ESPNcricinfo.
- Where
- The match was moved from Lahore to Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Why
- Rising smog levels and worsening air quality in Lahore prompted the move. The PCB cited prevailing weather conditions.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The PCB announced that the second Test would move from Lahore to Rawalpindi.
The second Test is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi.
- Teams
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- Match
- Second Test
- Original venue
- Lahore
- New venue
- Rawalpindi
- Scheduled dates
- November 17–21, 2026
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The second Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, originally scheduled to be played in Lahore from November 17 to 21, has been relocated to Rawalpindi due to prevailing weather conditions