The schedule for Pakistan’s warm-up match against the PCC Select XI during the tour of England has been changed, with the four-day match reduced to three days and the start date moved to August 13.
What Happened
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have agreed to amend the duration of the scheduled match between Pakistan and the PCC Select XI, according to Kent Cricket. The match, which was originally scheduled as a four-day contest starting on Wednesday, August 12, will now be a three-day match beginning on Thursday, August 13.
Match Details
The match will now take place at the Beckenham County Ground on:
- New dates: Thursday, August 13, Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15
- Original dates: Wednesday, August 12, Thursday, August 13, Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15
Ticket Refunds
The management has announced that all tickets purchased for Wednesday, August 12, will be fully refunded in the coming days. However, tickets already purchased for Thursday, August 13, Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, will remain valid.
Upcoming Test Series
The change comes ahead of Pakistan’s three-match Test series against England:
- First Test: August 19 at Headingley, Leeds
- Second Test: Lord’s (Dates TBC)
- Third Test: Edgbaston (Dates TBC)
What’s Next
Pakistan will now prepare for the shortened warm-up match before heading into the Test series. The PCB and ECB have confirmed the schedule change, and ticket refunds for August 12 are being processed.
Conclusion
The schedule change for the warm-up match reflects logistical adjustments by the PCB and ECB ahead of Pakistan’s Test series against England. With the rescheduled three-day match now set to begin on August 13, fans holding tickets for the original start date will receive full refunds.
