Karachi to host entire New Zealand series: Pakistan Cricket Board

New Zealand will play all their matches within the upcoming tour of Pakistan in Karachi after the PCB was pressured to reschedule the fixtures due to hostile climate situations within the Punjab province.

The choice was taken after a mutual settlement between New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The PCB mentioned it got here to the choice contemplating the truth that foggy climate situations have already disrupted flight operations from Multan and can also end in lack of enjoying hours.

The first Test was scheduled in Karachi whereas the second Test was to be hosted by Multan.

The PCB has additionally scheduled the three-match one-day collection after the two-Test collection in Karachi.

Pakistan will tackle New Zealand within the opening Test starting on December 26.

Pakistan had misplaced their three-match house Test collection towards England 3-0.

Besides, it has additionally been agreed between the 2 boards that the second Test and the three ODIs will now be introduced ahead by a day, which means the second Test will begin on January 2, with the three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures to be performed on January 9, 11 and 13.

Revised itinerary:

December 26-30 – 1st Test, Karachi

January 2-6 2nd Test, Karachi

January 9 1st ODI, Karachi

January 11 2nd ODI, Karachi

January 13 third ODI, Karachi.

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