PCB expects Australia to follow England, end 24-year wait of touring Pakistan in 2022

England cricket team is scheduled to tour Pakistan in October 2021 for a two-match T20I series against hosts. aforementioned fixtures are slated to serve as preparation matches for both sides for T20 World Cup 2021, scheduled to be held in India between October and vember next year. Interestingly, England’s upcoming visit to Pakistan will be ir first to country for an international assignment since 2005.

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PCB Chief Wasim Khan expects Australia to maintain ir FTP commitments in early 2022

Pakistan vs England 2021 series is touted by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as an opportunity to open gates for or international cricketing tours to ir country. PCB’s Chief Executive Wasim Khan even recently stated that y w expect Australia to follow suit and commit to ir Future Tours Program (FTP) schedule as issued by International Cricket Council (ICC). As per FTP, Australian cricket team is slated to play an ‘away’ series against Pakistan in March 2022 which will comprise of two Tests and six limited-overs internationals.

While Pakistan vs England 2021 series will end a 16-year streak of England’s international absence in Pakistan, a potential tour by Australians might prove to be even more pivotal for cricket fans in Pakistan. last time an Australian side toured Pakistan was way back in 1998, i.e. when current national coach Justin Langer was part of ir playing XI. However, several Australian players have h experience of playing PSL matches in Pakistan in past few years.

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impending away series against Pakistan aside, Australian team is w gearing up for ir intense 2020-21 cricketing schedule. ir immediate international assignment includes hosting India for a full-fledged two-month tour. India vs Australia 2020 series, scheduled to launch later this month, will comprise of three ODIs, three T20Is and four high-profile Test matches.

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Im source: Cricket Australia Twitter