The PCB made the decision because of the National Stadium's continued design work.
Due to ongoing development at the National Stadium, Pakistan and Bangladesh will play their second Test in Karachi on August 30 and September 3. No spectators may be present during the match.
The PCB's facilities are being renovated in preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy in February-March, so this growth is a part of an update. Prior to Pakistan's primary ICC event since 1996, when they co-hosted the 1996 World Cup with India and Sri Lanka, which ruled it out until February 2025, the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is receiving upgrades.
The PCB wanted to spread their seven home matches, OD Is, and domestic cricket to three locations in Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi, so it was decided to keep the match there, according to ESPNcricinfo. Multan, which was the only other option, is slated to network Pakistan's second Test against England from October 7. Moving to a different location at later notice would have caused deficits on a line that is already not anticipated to be profitable because different payments have already been made for hotels, flights, and security arrangements.
The ideas for the England Test, which will take place in Karachi starting on October 15, are unchanged.
The PCB has immediately suspended ticket sales for Pakistan and Bangladesh's second Test match in Karachi, calling it a "difficult choice." The committee previously had posted sales for Karachi Test tickets for two weeks.
" The health and safety of our followers is our greatest priority", the committee said in a speech. The best course of action is to play the next Exam in front of a deserted stadium, we have decided after careful consideration of all options.
We regret any inconvenience this might cause, but we want to ensure our devoted followers that the continuous stadium improvements are intended to enhance their experience.
The Bangladesh club landed in Lahore four weeks earlier than planned to start training after the athletes ' preparation had been disrupted due to the ongoing social upheaval in Bangladesh. Before making its first Test debut in Rawalpindi, which will begin on August 21, the team will spend three nights at Gaddafi Stadium.
The PCB sent an invitation to the BCB to make sure the Bangladesh players had "adequate and good education opportunities" prior to the Tests in order to allow the departure earlier than planned.
Bangladesh past bilateral visit of Pakistan was in 2020, but that journey was cut small because of the Covid-19 crisis.
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