Rising smog in Lahore raises concerns over match scheduled to begin on November 17
LAHORE:
Pakistan’s second test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin in Lahore on November 17, could be moved to Rawalpindi because of worsening smog.
According to sources the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials are concerned about deteriorating air quality in Lahore and have discussed the possibility of shifting the match.
Sources said that the consultations remain at an early stage. If the proposal is approved, Rawalpindi would host both tests of the series, with the opening match currently under way at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka are in Pakistan for the last one month, having already played  three-match T20I series and ODI tri-series.
Pakistan defeated them 2-1 in the T20I series and Pakistan also downed them in the ODI tri-series final at Lahore to win the vital event also including England who failed to deliver.
The ODI tri-series initial three matches had been held in Pindi before Lahore hosted the remaining four encounters including the final.
