Pakistan Cricket Board Agrees to New Zealand Offer for White Ball Series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted New Zealand’s offer for a white ball series, likely to take place in January 2024. Reports indicate that the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) extended the invitation last month, with the series to consist of either five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) or three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) following the conclusion of their tour of Australia.
Talks to Finalise Series Schedule
According to Geo News, PCB and NZC are currently engaged in talks to finalise the proposed series schedule. It is estimated that the series between Pakistan and New Zealand could begin in the second week of January. The Blackcaps have offered to host the series after the completion of Pakistan’s tour of Australia, which is set to conclude on January 7.
Previous Tri-Series in New Zealand
The last time Pakistan visited New Zealand was for a tri-series which took place in 2018. The series saw Bangladesh and the Kiwis join forces against the Asian side.
Conclusion
The Pakistan Cricket Board have accepted an offer from New Zealand Cricket for a white ball series to take place in January 2024. Both parties are currently in talks to finalise the series schedule, with the series to follow the conclusion of Pakistan’s tour of Australia. The Asian side last visited New Zealand in 2018 for a tri-series with Bangladesh and the Kiwis.