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.

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.