KARACHI: The preparations at the National Stadium for the upcoming second Test of the Benaud-Qadir trophy between Pakistan and Australia are in full swing.
As Australia’s historic tour to Pakistan after a gap of 24 years is underway, the touring side will lock horns with Pakistan in the second Test of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy here from March 12 to March 16.
For the historic Karachi Test, the preparations are in full swing at the National Stadium as the ground staff is working on the outfield, enclosures, stadium building and most importantly on the pitch.
The square of the field, which used to comprise of 11 pitches has been extended to 13 with the addition of two new pitches for the practice by the two teams.
Furthermore, reports suggest that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has instructed the pitch curators to prepare a lively pitch to make Karachi Test consequential.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Rawalpindi Test between Australia and Pakistan is close to getting drawn as the touring side is still 90 runs behind (Tea Break) in response to Pakistan’s 476 in the first innings.
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