Pakistan’s upcoming Test series against England, set to begin on October 7, is in jeopardy as key venues are still under renovation for the ICC Champions Trophy. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is racing against time to prepare the stadiums, with PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi expressing frustration over the delays.
The three-match Test series is scheduled to take place at Multan, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. However, ongoing construction work at these venues has raised concerns about whether they will be ready in time. With less than a month to go, the PCB has yet to confirm where the first match will be held.
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi is determined to keep the series in Pakistan and has rejected suggestions to relocate the matches to South Africa or the UAE. He believes moving the series would hurt the PCB’s reputation, and he is pushing for Rawalpindi and Multan to be used as venues despite the ongoing work.
The PCB now faces a tight deadline to get the venues ready in time for the high-profile series.