There were gunshots heard near the England team hotel in Multan, Pakistan, before the second test match

Beginning on Friday, the England cricket team will travel to Multan to take on Pakistan in the second Test match of the series. On Thursday morning, prior to the game, there were claims that gunshots were heard from within a kilometre of the team hotel. These reports came just before the game.

The event was tied to a shoot out between local gangs, according to a report that appeared in The Telegraph. The article also indicated that four persons had been arrested and that no one was hurt in the incident.

According to other reports, there was a significant security presence, which is consistent with what has been observed in recent years whenever international teams have visited Pakistan.

Any security threat will further jeopardise the Pakistan Cricket Board‘s plans of hosting home bilateral series within their country, so the PCB will be hoping that everything goes smoothly. International cricket has been played in Pakistan for only a couple of years, and the PCB’s plans will be jeopardised by any security threat.

The event takes place against the backdrop of the PCB’s ongoing protest, which was initiated when concerns were voiced regarding India’s participation in the Asia Cup in the following year if it were to be held in Pakistan.

In addition, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has granted Pakistan the right to host the Champions Trophy in 2025.

In terms of the overall series, England was victorious in the first test match that was played in Rawalpindi. They defeated Pakistan by 74 runs on a wicket that was easy to bat on, and their victory came after an exciting declaration made by their captain, Ben Stokes.

Pakistan’s chances of reaching the final of the World Test Championship the following year were significantly hampered as a result of the setback.