The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of hazardous air pollution.
The match, originally scheduled for November 17–21, will now be played in Rawalpindi. The Associated Press reported that Lahore's Air Quality Index had reached 421, according to Punjab's Environmental Protection Agency.
The relocation highlights the growing impact of severe smog on public life in Pakistan. Beyond sporting events, hazardous air pollution raises serious concerns about respiratory health and the safety of people exposed to polluted air.
