As Pakistan and England Cricket Team get ready to face each other in a Test Match in Pakistan after 17 years, uncertainty looms over the first match supposed to take place tomorrow.
Pak vs England’s first test match is scheduled for tomorrow, 1st December, but unfortunately, the match might be delayed due to the English team catching a viral.
According to the PCB, the final decision will be made after the doctor assesses the sick players.
A total of 14 members of England’s squad are ill including 8 players.
The first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
England was set to play the first Test in Pakistan tomorrow after 17 years. According to BBC, several officials and players including the star skipper of the English team, Ben Stokes, are unwell.
BBC report said, “The England squad, including captain Ben Stokes, has been affected by a virus on the eve of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi,”
“Around 14 members of the traveling party of players and coaches were advised to rest at the hotel on Wednesday. About half of the playing squad of 16 has been hit, with only five taking part in an optional training session.”
At the optional training session of team England today, only a few players made attendance including Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Keaton Jennings, and Harry Brook
Although the ECB has not confirmed the number of players affected by the virus, PCB has issued an update on Twitter that says,
“The PCB continues to monitor the situation, is in contact with the ECB, and will provide further updates in due course.”
The PCB and ECB are in discussions regarding the commencement of the 1st #PAKvENG Test as some England players are down with viral infection. The PCB continues to monitor the situation, is in contact with the ECB and will provide further updates in due course.
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 30, 2022
