Pakistan-Australia restricted overs sequence shifted to Lahore from Pindi on govt’s recommendation

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the white ball sequence in opposition to Australia from Rawalpindi to right here on the recommendation of the federal government.

Federal Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed confirmed on Friday that the three ODIs and lone T20 can be performed in Lahore as an alternative of Rawalpindi.

“Due to political activities and scenario we have decided it would be better to have the matches in Lahore as there will be a lot of movement and activities in Islamabad and Pindi during the time frame the matches are scheduled,” he mentioned.

The ODIs are scheduled to be held on March 29, 31 and April 2 adopted by the T20 on April 4.

Australia are already in Lahore getting ready for the third Test on the Gaddafi stadium, which begins on Monday.

An Australian crew official mentioned the PCB had spoken to them they usually had no points because it solely meant much less travelling for the gamers.

The Australian squad since its arrival in Pakistan has loved an incident-free tour regardless of a significant suicide bomb assault in Peshawar however because of the political situation heating up after the opposition filed a no confidence movement in opposition to Prime Minister Imran Khan, political actions have picked up within the twin cities.

Several political rallies by the federal government and opposition have been deliberate forward of the nationwide meeting session within the coming days.

Law enforcement companies count on 1000’s of individuals to enter Rawalpindi and Islamabad from subsequent week.

Australia and Pakistan squads had stayed in Islamabad once they performed the primary Test in Pindi earlier this month.