A year after canceling their tour due to a security threat, the New Zealand cricket team returned to Pakistan on Thursday to play two Test matches and three one-day internationals.
The arrival of the Kiwis follows England’s rout of Pakistan at home in a three-match Test series, which resulted in the dismissal of the host country’s cricket board president.
When they failed to show up at Rawalpindi Stadium in September of last year and said they were leaving, New Zealand deeply infuriated Pakistan.
After Australia’s well-received tour in March, which was followed by two trips from England, they delayed the visit.
The tour will begin on Monday in Karachi with the first Test, which will include the current 15-man New Zealand side, which is coached by seasoned fast bowler Tim Southee.
On January 3, the second Test will begin at Multan. On January 10, 12, and 14, one-day internationals will be played in Karachi.
Hasan Ali, a fast bowler, was recalled to the 16-man Pakistani Test team on Wednesday. Shaheen Shah Afridi, the team’s spearhead, is out with a knee injury.
