Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that Australia will be touring Pakistan in 2022 after a big gap of 24 years. Australia’s tour of Pakistan will take place in March and April 2022. The tour will comprise of three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I.
While the three Tests will be played at different venues, Lahore will host all the four white-ball matches. The Test series will be a part of ICC World Test Championship whereas the ODI series will be a part of ICC’s World Cup Super League, which is a 13-team event. The seven highest-placed teams out of 13 will get a direct qualification for the 50-over World Cup in 2023 in India.
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja expressed his delight on Australia confirming the tour. The last time Australia toured Pakistan was in 1998 under the leadership of Mark Taylor for three Tests and three ODIs.
“I am delighted to welcome Australia to Pakistan. From a personal point of view, it pleases me no end that we’ll be engaged in a three-Test match series, connoisseurs delight,” Raja said.
“Australia are one of the high-performing sides and them playing in our backyard for the first time after a gap of 24 years will be a special treat for the fans.
“Likewise, it will be a great opportunity for the Australia cricketers to not only play at our iconic venues but also feel and enjoy the respect, love and hospitality that this great country offers, something which most of their previous generation of cricketers missed out by playing offshore,” Raja added.
“Pakistan is a formidable opposition with an exceptionally talented team, as evidenced by their dynamic performances in the current ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the UAE,” Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley said.
“The safety and welfare of our players and staff remains our number one priority, and we will continue to work with the PCB and relevant agencies to ensure that appropriate and sufficient arrangements are put in place for the tour,” Hockley added.
Before the multi-format tour of Australia, CA’s delegation will visit Pakistan for the reconnoitering process and to meet with PCB officials along with provincial authorities to discuss and finalise logistics related to team operations, logistics, security and Covid-19 protocols.
Full schedule:
March 3-7 – 1st Test, Karachi
March 12-16 – 2nd Test, Rawalpindi
March 21-25 – 3rd Test, Lahore
March 29 – 1st ODI, Lahore
March 31 – 2nd ODI, Lahore
April 2 – 3rd ODI, Lahore
April 5 – only T20I, Lahore
