Cricket Australia (CA) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have confirmed that Australia’s team’s tour of Pakistan will begin at the Rawalpindi Test on March 4. Australia is touring Pakistan for the first time since 1998.
After the first Test in Rawalpindi, the next two Tests will be played in Karachi and Lahore. This will be followed by three ODIs and a T20 International to be played in Rawalpindi from March 29 to April 5.
The schedule was changed to reduce military and operational challenges, as well as to avoid Pakistan Day rehearsals, which usually start in Islamabad on the second day.
CA boss Nick Hockley said: “I would like to thank the governments of Pakistan and Australia for ensuring the tour takes place for the first time in 24 years. This is a historic occasion and one for global growth and health. of sport”. Important. I would like to thank the Australian Cricketers Association, players, coaches, support teams, staff and security experts for their cooperation in planning the tour. We look forward to an exciting series between two world-class teams.”
Both cricket boards have also agreed that the Australian test team will complete their quarantine in Australia before arriving in Islamabad on a charter flight on February 27. Following this, he will host a practice session at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
The PCB said: “We are delighted that the Australian Cricket Board has formally approved their team’s five-week tour schedule and confirmed that their best available players will tour Pakistan for the first time in 24 years. I’m looking forward to it.” for hosting Pat Cummins and his players and we look forward to a competitive series that includes three tests, three ODIs and a T20I.”
February 27: Arrival in Islamabad
March 4-8: Round 1, Rawalpindi
March 12-16: Second test, Karachi
March 21-25: Third test, Lahore
March 29: 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
March 31: 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
April 2: 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
April 5: T20, Rawalpindi.
