Australia confirmed to tour Pakistan

Cricket Australia's board has ticked off the tour of Pakistan to take place in March and April.

It is the first time since 1988 that Australia have toured Pakistan with the tour set to include three Tests, three ODI's and one T20.

CA CEO Nick Hockley said the tour would be a historic occasion.

“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.

“We are looking forward to an exciting series between two world-class teams.”

Tour of Pakistan schedule:

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

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