Lahore : Pakistan Cricket The Board (PCB) on the advice of the government has shifted the white-ball series against Australia from Rawalpindi here.
Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed confirmed on Friday that the three ODIs and one-off T20 matches will be played in Lahore instead of Rawalpindi.
“Due to the political developments and the scenario, we have decided that it would be better to have the match in Lahore as there will be a lot of activity and activity in Islamabad and Pindi during the time frame of the matches,” he said.
The ODIs are to be held on March 29, 31 and April 2 followed by T20s on April 4.
Australia are already preparing for the third Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, which begins on Monday.
An Australian team official said the PCB had spoken to them and they had no problem as it only meant less travel for the players.
Since arriving in Pakistan, the Australian squad has enjoyed an incident-free tour despite a major suicide bombing attack in Peshawar, but as the political landscape heated up after the opposition filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, the political The activities have picked up pace. In the Twin Cities.
Several political rallies are planned by the government and the opposition ahead of the National Assembly session in the coming days.
Law enforcement agencies expect thousands of people to enter Rawalpindi and Islamabad from next week.
The teams of Australia and Pakistan had stopped in Islamabad earlier this month while playing the first Test in Pindi.
Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed confirmed on Friday that the three ODIs and one-off T20 matches will be played in Lahore instead of Rawalpindi.
“Due to the political developments and the scenario, we have decided that it would be better to have the match in Lahore as there will be a lot of activity and activity in Islamabad and Pindi during the time frame of the matches,” he said.
The ODIs are to be held on March 29, 31 and April 2 followed by T20s on April 4.
Australia are already preparing for the third Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, which begins on Monday.
An Australian team official said the PCB had spoken to them and they had no problem as it only meant less travel for the players.
Since arriving in Pakistan, the Australian squad has enjoyed an incident-free tour despite a major suicide bombing attack in Peshawar, but as the political landscape heated up after the opposition filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, the political The activities have picked up pace. In the Twin Cities.
Several political rallies are planned by the government and the opposition ahead of the National Assembly session in the coming days.
Law enforcement agencies expect thousands of people to enter Rawalpindi and Islamabad from next week.
The teams of Australia and Pakistan had stopped in Islamabad earlier this month while playing the first Test in Pindi.