Pakistan confirm tour of New Zealand for ODI and T20 series
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially announced that the national team will embark on a tour to New Zealand next year. The tour will feature three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals, marking the sixth series between the two cricketing nations since 2023.
The confirmation came following a meeting between PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink in Lahore.
The confirmation came following a meeting between PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink in Lahore.
The discussions, which took place during the ongoing five-match T20I series, resulted in the finalization of the upcoming tour schedule.
During the meeting, it was agreed in principle to conduct the tour after the conclusion of the 2025 Champions Trophy , which is set to be hosted by Pakistan . This decision was made in consideration of the existing ICC Future Tours Programme.
In addition to the tour arrangements, PCB Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer and Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla were also present at the meeting. The officials discussed various aspects of the tour and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting bilateral cricketing relations between Pakistan and New Zealand.
During the meeting, it was agreed in principle to conduct the tour after the conclusion of the 2025 Champions Trophy , which is set to be hosted by Pakistan . This decision was made in consideration of the existing ICC Future Tours Programme.
In addition to the tour arrangements, PCB Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer and Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla were also present at the meeting. The officials discussed various aspects of the tour and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting bilateral cricketing relations between Pakistan and New Zealand.
Notably, New Zealand is also slated to tour Pakistan for a tri-nation series before the commencement of the Champions Trophy, as per the existing ICC FTP.
Reflecting on the significance of hosting international cricket events in Pakistan, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the country's interior minister, emphasized the need for all participating nations to play matches in Pakistan without any reservations.
During the meeting, Naqvi urged the NZC official to convey the secure environment and conducive conditions in Pakistan to other ICC member nations. He highlighted Pakistan's readiness to host the Champions Trophy and reiterated the PCB's commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all teams and players.
With the tour to New Zealand and the upcoming Champions Trophy, Pakistan aims to showcase its capabilities as a host nation and further bolster its position in international cricketing circles.
(With inputs from PTI)
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