Pakistan set to host Sri Lanka in December

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Sri Lanka team will visit Pakistan in December to play the World Test Championship matches.

The first Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 11th to 15th December, while the second Test will be held at the National Stadium from 19th to 23rd December.

Previously, Sri Lanka was scheduled to play the two Tests in October and then return in December for white-ball cricket, but the matches were postponed to provide them the opportunity to assess the situation before deciding on the Test venues.

After more than 10 years, Test cricket will return to Pakistan in December when Sri Lanka will play their World Test Championship matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi.

🏏 1st Test
📅 11-15 December
🏟 Pindi Cricket Stadium

🏏 2nd Test
📅 19-23 December
🏟 National Stadium https://t.co/UejLVK9OPo

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The PCB Director (international cricket) Zakir Khan said, “This is fabulous news for Pakistan and its reputation of being as safe and secure as any other country in the world.”

He added, “We are thankful to Sri Lanka Cricket for agreeing to send their team for the longer version of the game, which will contribute significantly to the PCB’s efforts and drive for the regular resumption of international cricket.”

Tour schedule:

11-15 December 1st Test, Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

19-23 December 2nd Test, National Stadium, Karachi