PCB responds to Australia’s request of playing Test series at single venue

According to PCB, there has been no suggestion under discussion to hold Test matches against Australia at one venue

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to Cricket Australia's (CA) request of playing Test series at a single venue.

Australian media reported that CA are in negotiations with the PCB about the possibility of playing all three Tests in one venue.

According to PCB, there has been no suggestion under discussion to hold Australia matches at one venue.

"Not possible to arrange 19 days of international cricket at one venue, Australia will play Tests in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi." PCB official told this correspondent.

"PCB making all efforts to create a safe and secure environment for all participants in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. NCOC will decide closer to time on crowd attendances," the official added.

It must be noted that Australia will play three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I in Pakistan from 3 March to 5 April. Tests will be part of ICC World Test Championship, ODIs will form part of 2023 World Cup qualification. This will be Australia's first tour of Pakistan since 1998.