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In what comes as major news, Australia's tour to Pakistan has been formally endorsed. A revised schedule has been given the green light, and both the boards have agreed to it. Thus, this will be the first time the Aussies travel to the Asian nation since 1998.
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It was Mark Waugh's men who last toured Pakistan for a three-match Test series, and recorded a 1-0 victory. According to a report by Cricket.com.au, a meeting of CA's directors at the governing body's Jolimont headquarters took place on Friday. After which, the revised schedule was officially finalized.
Australia's tour begins with the three-match Test series, which starts on March 4 in Rawalpindi as opposed to the initially-planned start of March 3 in Karachi. After the three Tests get over by March 25, the limited-overs leg comprising three ODIs and a one-off T20I series is set to commence on March 29 in Rawalpindi.
We are looking forward to an exciting series: Cricket Australia CEO
“I would like to thank the PCB and both the Pakistan and Australian Governments for ensuring the tour will proceed for the first time in 24 years. This is a historic occasion and important for the global growth and health of the game. I would also like to thank the Australian Cricketers’ Association and the players, coaches, support teams, staff and security experts for their collaboration in the planning for the tour," said the CEO of Cricket Australia Nick Hockley.
In the meanwhile, Pat Cummins had earlier said that he was expecting almost all the players from his side to participate in this tour. He spoke about how the arrangements were being made for this tour to happen smoothly.
"I think we'll get close to a full-strength squad. There is still a little bit of work to do. We have received a lot of information and it has been great. All the pre-tour security and biosecurity work has been done and it's been fantastic," said Pat Cummins, as quoted by India Today.
Revised Pakistan tour dates:
March 4-8: 1st Test, Rawalpindi
March 12-16: 2nd Test, Karachi
March 21-25: 3rd Test, Lahore
March 29: 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
March 31: 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
April 2: 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi