ECB confirms tour to Pakistan

• England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed the tour for September.
• The seven-match T20 series will be played in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan.
• Special committee formed to finalise planning for England’s upcoming tour of Pakistan.

England and Wales Cricket Board  (ECB) has confirmed the tour to Pakistan, stating that the national side will visit the country for the first time in nearly 17 years in the second week of September.

A special committee has been formed by the PCB and the ECB to finalise planning for England’s upcoming tour of Pakistan and to examine a number of matters, including the tour schedule and security arrangements.

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The seven-match T20I series will be played between September 15 and October 2 in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan, although because to security concerns, the tourists would prefer to play at Pindi Stadium.

Ramiz Raja, Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, met with Christian Turner, British High Commissioner, earlier this month to finalise the logistics of England’s upcoming visit to Pakistan, during which the top diplomat lauded Pakistan’s efforts.

In preparation for the England series, the cricket board began upgrading stadiums last week, including installing new chairs in the enclosures of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, National Stadium in Karachi, and Gaddafi Stadium.

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Last year, the Eoin Morgan-led side was supposed to visit Pakistan, but the series was postponed when New Zealand’s tour was cancelled at the last minute at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium due to security concerns.

It’s also worth noting that England will visit Pakistan next year for a three-match Test series and a five-match ODI series.

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Earlier this year, Australia toured Pakistan for a full-fledged series, winning the Test series 1-0 and the One-Day International series 2-1.

Australia also took a 1-0 lead in the one-match T20I series.