The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has moved the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of worsening smog in the Punjab capital. The match will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on its original dates, November 17 to 21.
PCB spokesperson Amir Mir announced on Tuesday that the decision was taken in view of the prevailing weather conditions, citing rising smog levels and deteriorating air quality in Lahore.
Lahore has been blanketed by heavy smog for about ten days, with its Air Quality Index reportedly touching 600, ranking it among the world's most polluted cities.
The switch means both Tests of the two-match series will be staged in Rawalpindi, where the first Test is under way. Pakistan declared their first innings at 434-9, led by Saud Shakeel's 93, and Sri Lanka were 114-3 when bad light ended play.
The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Sri Lanka have been touring since early October, with Pakistan winning the T20I series 2-1 and the ODI tri-series that also featured England.