First Australia tour to Pakistan since 90s to start March 4

The first Australia tour of Pakistan after over 2 decades will start from March 4, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) tweeted on Friday.

Australia canceled its tour to Pakistan before for security reasons. But Australia sent their associate to Pakistan last year to ensure high-security measures on their arrival.

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PCB chief executive Faisal Hasnain also announced that:

"Cricket Australia had formally given the go-ahead to their side’s 5-week tour itinerary and confirmed that their best available players will also visit Pakistan for the first time in 24 years.”

PCB chief executive also said:

“We are also really excited to host Pat Cummins and his players. We are also looking forward to a competitive series that will comprise 3 Tests, 3 ODIs, and a T20I.”  

Moreover, the 2 sides agreed that the Australian cricket team will complete their coronavirus quarantine period in Australia. Furthermore, on arriving in Islamabad on Feb 27, they will undergo room isolation for one day.

They will also hold training sessions at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Furthermore, Australian Test players will arrive in Lahore on March 24 for the 3rd Test Match.

The PCB also informed:

“Australia will also meet with other members of the side and travel to Rawalpindi for the first ODI on March 29.”  

The Tests will be part of the ICC World Test Championship, while the ODIs are linked to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League from which the top eight sides, including hosts India, will qualify directly for the 2023 50-over World Cup.

Revised Schedule of Australia Tour in Pakistan:

Moreover, the T20 World Cup champions will play 3 Tests, 3 one-day internationals (ODIs), and 1 Twenty-20 International (T20I) in Pakistan.

Date	Match	Venue
27th February 2022		Arrival Islamabad
4-8th March 2022	1st Test	Rawalpindi Stadium
12-16th March 2022	2nd Test	Karachi Stadium
21-25th March 2022	3rd Test	Lahore Stadium
29th March 2022	1st ODI	Rawalpindi Stadium
31st March 2022	2nd ODI	Rawalpindi Stadium
2nd April 2022	3rd ODI	Rawalpindi Stadium
5th April 2022	T20I	Rawalpindi Stadium
6th April 2022		Departure from Islamabad