LONDON: The venue for a proposed one-off Test between Pakistan and England in 2027 could be moved from Old Trafford to Lord’s.
According to a report in The Telegraph, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is considering changes to the schedule of the 2027 home summer.
One major change is the possible loss of the Lord’s rights to host the WTC final, even though they are scheduled to do so until 2031.
The possibility has emerged after the venue’s pitch received an unsatisfactory rating from the International Cricket Council (ICC) following the opening Test of England’s ongoing series against New Zealand.
The report suggests that The Oval has emerged as a potential venue to host the WTC final. If this happens, Lord’s could be compensated with an additional Test match in 2027 under its existing agreement with the ECB. The iconic venue is due to host an Ashes Test during England’s blockbuster 2027 home summer.
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If the WTC final is shifted, the Lords could also stage England’s proposed one-off Test against Pakistan, scheduled for Old Trafford in May 2027.
For those unaware, Pakistan are scheduled to play a one-off Test in May 2027 against England at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Pakistan are already scheduled to play a three-match Test series against England in August later this year, as per the Future Tour Program (FTP).
The series is set to begin on 19 August at Headingley, Leeds. The second Test will be played at Lord’s on 27 August, followed by the final match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 9 September.
England Test Series vs Pakistan in 2026
- 19 August – 1st Test – Headingley, Leeds
- 27 August – 2nd Test – Lord’s, London
- 9 September – 3rd Test – Edgbaston, Birmingham
