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• 07/05/2024
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England is set to tour Pakistan for a three-match Test series in October 2024. Matches are scheduled in Multan, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The series will commence on October 7, shortly after England’s home summer fixtures conclude.

Test Series Details

The first Test of the series will begin on October 7 in Multan. The teams will then move to Karachi for the second Test, starting on October 15. The third and final Test will be held in Rawalpindi beginning on October 23. This tour follows England’s remarkable 3-0 series sweep in Pakistan in 2022, marking their first Test series in the country since 2005. The 2022 series was significant as it was the first time England toured Pakistan in 17 years due to security concerns following the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.

England’s cricket calendar for the winter season includes three Tests against New Zealand in December 2024. The white-ball squad will also tour the Caribbean in November 2024 and India in early 2025. These tours will prepare for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The Champions Trophy highlights Pakistan’s 2024-25 home season, though it’s uncertain if India will participate due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. The season kicks off with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh on August 21, followed by three Tests against England in October. In February 2025, Pakistan will host a tri-series involving New Zealand and South Africa, leading up to the Champions Trophy. This format, reminiscent of the 1990s and early 2000s ODIs, is a rarity among full-member nations today.

Pakistan’s Home and Away Fixtures

Pakistan’s home schedule includes Test series against Bangladesh, England, and the West Indies. They will also host a 50-over tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa. The away tours will see Pakistan visiting Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The tours to Australia and Zimbabwe will consist of three ODIs and three T20Is each, while the South African tour will also include two Tests.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed optimism about the upcoming season, emphasizing its importance for Pakistan’s cricket development. He highlighted the benefits of announcing the schedule in advance, including better preparation and planning, as well as the opportunity for fans to plan their holidays around the matches. Naqvi underscored the importance of these series for strengthening Pakistan’s position in international cricket and ensuring the sport’s long-term sustainability in the country. He also noted the commercial opportunities these series present, which will be reinvested into player welfare, infrastructure development, and enhancing the profile of domestic and women’s cricket.

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England’s last tour of Pakistan was in 2022, where they achieved a historic 3-0 clean sweep. This upcoming series will be England’s second Test tour in Pakistan since 2005. The series will commence in Multan on October 7, just after England’s home summer fixtures end.