Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a final decision not to shift the first match of the Test series between Pakistan and England to Karachi.
Sources say that despite the political situation, the first match will be played at the Rawalpindi Stadium from December 1 as per the schedule, the second Test will begin at Multan Stadium from December 9, while the third Test in Karachi will begin from December 17.
Board sources have confirmed that the series, part of the ICC World Test Championship, will go ahead as scheduled.