LAHORE: England men and women’s limited-overs matches in Pakistan have switched from Karachi to Rawalpindi, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today (Friday).
According to the statement, the matches were earlier scheduled to take place at the National Stadium, Karachi, on 14 and 15 October, but have been rescheduled due to operational and logistical reasons.
“England men’s side will lock horns with Pakistan ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 for two T20 Internationals in October in Rawalpindi”, the PCB said. Both matches will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 13 and 14.
PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said, “We are delighted to welcome both the England men’s team for what will be their first tour to Pakistan since 2005, and the England women’s team, who will be touring Pakistan for the first time.
“Both are additional tours with England men’s side scheduled to return to Pakistan in the last quarter of 2022 for white-ball and ICC World Test Championship fixtures,” he added.
England’s men’s team has not toured Pakistan since 2005. England Women – who are touring Pakistan for the first time – will play T20s on the same day as the men as part of double headers before staying in Rawalpindi for three one-day internationals on October 17, 19 and 21.
9 Oct – England men and women sides’ arrival
13 Oct – Pakistan Women v England Women; Pakistan Men v England Men (T20I double-header)
14 Oct – Pakistan Women v England Women; Pakistan Men v England Men (T20I double-header)
17 Oct – Pakistan Women v England Women, 1st ODI
19 Oct – Pakistan Women v England Women, 2nd ODI
21 Oct – Pakistan Women v England Women, 3rd ODI
