Pakistan Moves Sri Lanka Cricket Test to Rawalpindi Over Lahore Smog
Published 10h ago · Latest report 1h ago
Affects Pakistan and Sri Lanka · Covered in 2 countries
Severe smog in Lahore forced cricket officials to shift Pakistan's second Test against Sri Lanka to Rawalpindi.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has shifted the upcoming second Test match against Sri Lanka away from Lahore due to heavy smog in the region. The contest will instead take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium across the originally planned dates. Officials acted after air quality in Punjab's capital raised concerns over playing conditions and player health.
- Match scheduleThe fixture remains set to run from November 17 to November 21 despite the venue switch.
- Health concernsDeteriorating air quality in Punjab during autumn frequently causes hazardous visibility and respiratory risks for outdoor sporting events.
Why it matters
Lahore faces severe seasonal smog every autumn and winter due to agricultural burning, industrial emissions, and weather inversions, frequently disrupting public life and international sports fixtures.
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What outlets agree on
The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be relocated from Lahore to Rawalpindi without altering the scheduled November dates.
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- CNAPakistan move second Sri Lanka test to Rawalpindi from Lahore due to smog1h ago · open ↗
- DawnSecond Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test shifted from Lahore to Rawalpindi over smog10h ago · open ↗
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