PCB announce early start times for Zimbabwe series amid threat of smog

The decision is taken to mitigate the impact of fog, dew and possible smog

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to have early starts for the ODIs and T20Is against Zimbabwe to ensure fair playing conditions for both teams with the weather forecast in mind.

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The three One-Day Internationals in Rawalpindi to be played on 30 October, 1 and 3 November will begin at 12pm local time, while the first ball in the three Twenty20 Internationals, to be played at Gaddafi Stadium on 7, 8 and 10 November, will be bowled at 3.30pm.

The decision to have early starts is taken to mitigate the impact of fog, dew and possible smog.