KARACHI: Pakistan will play one T20, five One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Test matches during a month-long series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in October/November this year.A spokesman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday that the series would be played from October 25 to November 25 at the Dubai Sports City Ground, in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Pakistan home series is being played in UAE because South Africa is not touring this country because security fears.
Commenting on the series PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt said “I am very grateful to Dr. Mtutuzeli Nyoka and Gerald Majola for their understanding of our position and supporting us to make this even possible”.
“PCB and Cricket South Africa have worked hard to bring this event and we are very excited to be returning to the world class facilities in the UAE and look forward to a tough contest between the two sides,” he said.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO Gerald Majola in his comments said “The Proteas always enjoy playing Pakistan, and CSA was glad to assist PCB and ensure this tour happened.
“We are especially delighted that the fans will get to see top flight cricket between these two teams.” he said.
Following is the schedule of the tour:
Oct. 25: Teams Arrival
Oct. 27 T20 International at Abu Dhabi
Oct. 29 1st ODI at Abu Dhabi
Oct. 31 2nd ODI at Abu Dhabi
Nov. 2 3rd ODI at Dubai
Nov. 5 4th ODI at Dubai
Nov. 8 5th ODI at Dubai
Nov.12-16 1st Test Match at Dubai
Nov.20-24 2nd Test Match at Abu Dhabi
Nov.25 team departure
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KARACHI: (Reuters) - Pakistan will play three tests and five one-day internationals against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
"We are in touch with the South African Cricket Board and we will be finalising the dates and venues soon," Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt said on Thursday.
South Africa had been scheduled to visit Pakistan in October but they refused to play in the country because of security concerns.
Teams have been reluctant to tour Pakistan since six policemen and a driver were killed when militants attacked the Sri Lankan cricket squad's bus in Lahore in March 2009. Six players were wounded in the incident.
"We are in touch with the South African Cricket Board and we will be finalising the dates and venues soon," Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt said on Thursday.
South Africa had been scheduled to visit Pakistan in October but they refused to play in the country because of security concerns.
Teams have been reluctant to tour Pakistan since six policemen and a driver were killed when militants attacked the Sri Lankan cricket squad's bus in Lahore in March 2009. Six players were wounded in the incident.
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