{"id":295447,"date":"2022-11-16T09:39:25","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T04:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=295447"},"modified":"2022-11-16T09:39:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T04:39:25","slug":"karachi-likely-to-host-pakistan-england-first-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/karachi-likely-to-host-pakistan-england-first-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Karachi likely to host Pakistan-England first Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Switch from Rawalpindi looms<br \/>\nPCB, ECB discuss back-up plan as political unrest continues ahead of series opener<br \/>\n LAHORE<br \/>\nIn a bid to avoid inconvenience to cricket fans amid PTI\u2019s long march on Islamabad, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering changing the venue for the opening Test of Pakistan-England series from Rawalpindi to Karachi.<br \/>\nThe first Test of the three-match series is slated to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from December 1 to 5. However, due to PTI\u2019s march towards the twin cities, PCB might consider plan B.<br \/>\nA PCB source told Geo.tv that they are in contact with the federal government on this matter. If the situation worsens, the first Test will be shifted to Karachi which is already scheduled to host the last Test from December 17-21.<br \/>\nHowever, Multan will host the second Test.<br \/>\nIn case of venue changes, the England team\u2019s arrival schedule will also be revised. Initially, the English team is said to arrive in Islamabad on November 27.<br \/>\n\u201cSo far, there is no decision made on venue changes. We are in contact with the government and all stakeholders,\u201d the source said.<br \/>\n\u201cThe final call on possible changes in schedule will be made in a couple of days,\u201d it added.<br \/>\nEngland toured Pakistan in September-October this year for seven-match T20I series. 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