• Australia confirm first Pakistan tour in 24 years

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    Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed its first tour of Pakistan since 1998, locking in a three-Test series despite lingering security concerns.

    Australia will play Tests – in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore – fresh off the back of a comprehensive home Ashes victory against England.

    They will also play three ODIs and a T20I capping the month-long tour on 5 April.

    “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,” said CA CEO Nick Hockley.

    The tour will be a huge boost for Pakistan, which was hit hard when New Zealand and England abandoned recent tours over security concerns

    Australia tour of Pakistan:

    4-8 March: 1st Test, Rawalpindi
    12-16 March: 2nd Test, Karachi
    21-25 March: 3rd Test, Lahore
    29 March: 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
    31 March: 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
    2 April: 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
    5 April: T20I, Rawalpindi

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