Major Venue Change Possible for Pakistan vs England Test in 2027

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 is considering changes to the schedule for the 2027 home summer.

One major change could be the possible loss of Lord’s rights to host the World Test Championship final, even though the venue is scheduled to host the event until 2031.

The possibility has emerged after the pitch at Lord’s received an unsatisfactory rating from the International Cricket Council 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 World Test Championship final. If that happens, Lord’s could be compensated with an additional Test match in 2027 under its existing agreement with the ECB.

Lord’s is already due to host an Ashes Test during England’s major 2027 home summer.

If the World Test Championship final is moved, Lord’s could also stage England’s proposed one-off Test against Pakistan, which is currently scheduled for Old Trafford in May 2027.

Pakistan are scheduled to play that one-off Test against England at Old Trafford in May 2027.

Meanwhile, Pakistan are already scheduled to play a three-match Test series against England in August later this year, according to the Future Tours Program.

The series is set to begin on August 19 at Headingley in Leeds. The second Test will be played at Lord’s in London on August 27, while the final Test is scheduled for Edgbaston in Birmingham on September 9.