Pakistan finalises Rawalpindi, Karachi to host Tests against Sri Lanka

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Rawalpindi and Karachi as venues to host Sri Lanka in December as chances of Pakistan hosting its first Test series in 10-years have improved after discussions with the Sri Lank Cricket (SLC), The Hindu reported.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent an itinerary for the 2 Tests of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship to the Sri Lankan board. The first Test will be held in Rawalpindi from 11 to 15 December while Karachi will host the second Test from 19 to 23 December.

Since March, 2009 when the Sri Lankan team was attacked by militants in Lahore, no team has toured Pakistan for a Test series.

The PCB has scheduled no practice or side matches for the touring side.