However, the National Stadium in Karachi is currently undergoing major renovation work to prepare it for the ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025, and with Rawalpindi unavailable for the second Test due to a major international conference in neighbouring Islamabad from October 15-16,

The venue for England’s second Test in Pakistan has been switched less than two weeks before the series will begin. The second Test was due to be played in Karachi but has now been shifted to Multan,

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a revised schedule for their three-test series at home against England on Friday, with the second test being moved from Karachi to Multan.

The venue change implies that Multan will now host the first two Tests of England's tour. The first Test is scheduled from October 7, while the third Test will proceed as planned in Rawalpindi from October 24-28. Both the England and Pakistan teams are expected to arrive in Multan on October 2, ahead of their series opener.

The venue for England’s second Test in Pakistan has been switched less than two weeks before the series will begin.

KARACHI: Pakistan's cricket board on Friday announced a revised schedule for a series it will hold against England next month, ending weeks of uncertainty including reports it could be

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to unveil the schedule for the Test series against England within the next couple of days.

England is set to play three test matches in Pakistan starting from 7 October.As per the Pakistan Cricket Board , the venue for England's second Test has been changed, and the match will now take place in Multan instead of Karachi.