With the dust raised in Multan still to settle down, an overtly cautious Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is trying to keep information about the Lahore wicket under wraps.

The PCB has barred the media from entering the ground even as Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq and coach Javed Miandad made two visits to the Gaddafi Stadium, venue of the second Test beginning on Monday, to have a close look at the track. 

"No journalist will be allowed to see the wicket," was the official word for reporters covering the match.

It appears PCB chief executive Ramiz Raja has taken matters into his own hands and has passed strict orders to officials not to make any comments on the wicket.

Raja's opinion on the wicket was thus: the wicket will have bounce for the first two days and then will settle down.

The pitch is being prepared under the supervision of English curator Andy Atkinson, responsible for preparing wickets at all international venues in Pakistan.