Australia and Pakistan to tour Zimbabwe for T20 tri-nation series

Pakistan will stay back in Zimbabwe for the ODI series in Bulawayo.

Published - 10 Apr 2018, 20:18 IST | Updated - 10 Apr 2018, 20:18 IST

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Pakistan and Australia will tour Zimbabwe for T20 triangular series which begins on July 1. As per reports, the series will feature seven games which be played at the Harare Sports Club. The final will take place at the same venue on July 8. Thereafter, the Pakistan team will stay back for a five-match ODI series which starts on July 13 to be staged at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

The series was in grave danger following Zimbabwe’s dismal financial condition. However, following negotiations with the sponsors, the board somehow managed to schedule the series. Faisal Hasnain, the Managing Director (MD) of Zimbabwe Cricket announced the fixtures of both the series in a recent interaction with the media.

“A stronger Zimbabwe”- Hasnain

“Following months of negotiations, we are pleased to confirm we will be hosting a T20I triangular series involving Australia and Pakistan, followed by an ODI series against Pakistan,” Hasnain said. Meanwhile, the MD also highlighted the significance of the series and also vowed to make the national team a more formidable prospect going ahead in international cricket.

“Playing two of the game’s biggest teams will provide us with a very welcome litmus test as we forge ahead with our plans to develop a stronger Zimbabwe side capable of consistently competing and winning against the best,” he added.