Pakistan move second Sri Lanka Test to Rawalpindi from Lahore due to smog
The Pakistan Cricket Board has relocated the second Test match against Sri Lanka from Lahore to Rawalpindi due to hazardous smog levels. Lahore is currently experiencing record-breaking air pollution, which has repeatedly forced the rescheduling of major sporting events in the region.
Why it matters
The decision underscores the severe impact of environmental degradation on public health and the viability of hosting large-scale international events in South Asia.
The second match in the two-Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka next week has been moved to Rawalpindi from Lahore due to worsening smog, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Tuesday.Rawalpindi is currently hosting the series opener, with the second match to be played from November 17-21 as scheduled.Lahore has been grappling with poor air quality in recent weeks as seasonal smog…
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