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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So it looks like Pakistan, Australia, Zimbabwe tri-series will be T20Is in June/July. Play each other twice then top 2 in the final <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/926143669987618818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PCB source says after the T20I tri-series v Australia & Zimbabwe, Pakistan likely to play 3 ODIs & 2 Tests in Zimbabwe <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZimvPak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZimvPak</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/926144238777139200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Been waiting ages for a triseries and when we finally get one it’s T20s :facepalm:
 
There isn’t a t20 WC till 2020 , just a waste

Would not be surprised if Australia send a second string side
 
Wanted an ODI tri series but knowing the PCB it could change as a tri series in ODIs would be good. I wouldn't bet on this tri series happening at all knowing PCB though so not excited yet. I also think that they should consider getting floodlights in Zimbabwe stadiums as the stadium tends to be empty most games and maybe Day Night games would help.
 
I was actually surprised couple of days back when read that PAK, AUS & ZIM to play triangular ODI Series - something didn't click smoothly after long, long, long years of experience.

Now the secret is unveiled. Last year SRL, ZIM & WI played ODI triangular; so obviously PCB has to maintain their standard. On a positive note, we'll be able to see start of AUS's draft for 2020 WC - those who are expecting to see Strac, Cummins, Josh, Patinson .... will be disappointed big time.
 
Extremely disappointed that the series is a t20 one and not a ODI one. Need as many ODI games as possible to prepare for the 2019 WC.
 
MMHS said:
I was actually surprised couple of days back when read that PAK, AUS & ZIM to play triangular ODI Series - something didn't click smoothly after long, long, long years of experience.

Now the secret is unveiled. Last year SRL, ZIM & WI played ODI triangular; so obviously PCB has to maintain their standard. On a positive note, we'll be able to see start of AUS's draft for 2020 WC - those who are expecting to see Strac, Cummins, Josh, Patinson .... will be disappointed big time.
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expecting hafix.malik and sarfo prolonging there carers if not sohail tanvir and anwar ali..
 
I was so excited and now I could care less tbh... Just killed my interest almost completely.
 
To be frank both Zimbabwe and Australia aren't great T20 sides. So this series comes across as a boring one. Not sure what is the need for a tri-series in T20?
 
Urrrrrgggghhhhh !!!! :sanga

Who in PCB came up with this STUPID IDEA !! :livid::livid::livid::livid::livid::livid:

I want test matches FGS :69: :69: :69:
 
okay this tour seems to be a overkill. Nice to know that Pakistan is playing 2 tests also on the tour. But having 2 tests, 3 ODI's and then 7 T20's looks like poorly balanced tour. The right schedule would be to play 3 tests, 3 ODI's and 2 T20's. That should be enough.
 
MMHS said:
I was actually surprised couple of days back when read that PAK, AUS & ZIM to play triangular ODI Series - something didn't click smoothly after long, long, long years of experience.

Now the secret is unveiled. Last year SRL, ZIM & WI played ODI triangular; so obviously PCB has to maintain their standard. On a positive note, we'll be able to see start of AUS's draft for 2020 WC - those who are expecting to see Strac, Cummins, Josh, Patinson .... will be disappointed big time.
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Also had ODI tri series between SA vs AUS vs ZIM. And same happened with WI vs SA vs AUS. definitely PCB should maintain their standard and say no to this series if it is t20s.
 
Good chance to consolidate T20 rankings :)
 
WC19 would be less than a year away when this tour happens, makes more sense for it to be ODIs.
 
This would make sense if we had a World T20 next year but the next one is scheduled for 2020, and with a 50 over World Cup around the corner this is an illogical decision.
 
giri26 said:
okay this tour seems to be a overkill. Nice to know that Pakistan is playing 2 tests also on the tour. But having 2 tests, 3 ODI's and then 7 T20's looks like poorly balanced tour. The right schedule would be to play 3 tests, 3 ODI's and 2 T20's. That should be enough.
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It's important to remember PAK won't be playing 7 T20Is.

Two of the games (at least) will be between AUS-ZIM.

It will be 4-5 T20Is, 3 ODIs, 2 Tests.
 
kingusama92 said:
It's important to remember PAK won't be playing 7 T20Is.

Two of the games (at least) will be between AUS-ZIM.

It will be 4-5 T20Is, 3 ODIs, 2 Tests.
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That's a good point. I don't mind the experiment with a T20I tri-series in general; it's a new idea and not often seen so will be interesting from that angle. I do think it may be better in another time- makes more sense if you are approaching a t20WC than an ODI WC.

I think we should also bear in mind that Zim are hosting and will regard T20I as their best chance to win games realistically. Oz are a very, very good ODI side & Pakistani are flying high. But T20 are unpredictable and Oz are pants at them so Zim can realistically consider a good shot to make the final and maximise revenue in that format.

I'm glad to see the Tests there.
 
Zimbabwe doesn't have the financial capability of hosting home tours. They incurred a million dollar expense on hosting the West Indies for two tests. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a further change in the itinerary. They want maximum T20s because they are the most lucrative for them. A T20 tri-series makes financial sense if you start looking at it from the Zimbabwean perspective especially if you have two heavy weights like Pakistan and Australia.
 
Finally Pakistan will be in an ODI tri series for the first time since 2005 Aus series I think. Have always loved tri series more than bilaterals.
 
Shutdown Corner said:
September most likely in SL or BD although BD has rain at that time. Should do it in UAE or Nepal who have a huge fanbase.
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SL will be ideal if tournaments is shifted from India (highly unlikely). BD hosted the Asia cup in 2016 so its only fair if other nation gets it. UAE and Nepal wouldn't be possible as India wouldn't play in UAE and Nepal do not have the infrastructure needed to host multi team Intl tournament.

I dont really care who host it, its a meaningless tournament and people will move on and wont even remember who won it.
 
CanadianG00se said:
SL will be ideal if tournaments is shifted from India (highly unlikely). BD hosted the Asia cup in 2016 so its only fair if other nation gets it. UAE and Nepal wouldn't be possible as India wouldn't play in UAE and Nepal do not have the infrastructure needed to host multi team Intl tournament.

I dont really care who host it, its a meaningless tournament and people will move on and wont even remember who won it.
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Its not meaningless to teams like BD and AFG. Will the GOI let PAK team participate in an Asia Cup hosted by India is the question.
 
The tri-series T20's are a overkill I feel. But again, Australia are trying to win the T20 WC. That's the only trophy they don't have and want to play as much as they can to perfect the team for the WC. Even though the tournament is 2 years away, they would like to win it at home.
 
Shutdown Corner said:
Its not meaningless to teams like BD and AFG. Will the GOI let PAK team participate in an Asia Cup hosted by India is the question.
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Its not meaningless to you guys is for the obvious reason as you guys have never won the cup before.

Not sure about GoI allowing Team Pakistan to participate or not, but if they aren’t allowed by GoI then Asia cup should be help some place else. But if Pakistan Govt refused to send their team to India then tournament should go ahead without them.
 
We're always playing second class sides. India aside, we must play the likes of RSA, NZ, Aus and England much more. I realise that we;ll be touring England for a short tour this year.
 
CanadianG00se said:
Its not meaningless to you guys is for the obvious reason as you guys have never won the cup before.
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I suppose then the World Cup is meaningless to the Aussies or the NBA Finals to the Celtics. At least it should be. The Celtics have won 17 championships which must be a record in all of sports. Well maybe the Yankees have won more World Series.
 
Zimbabwe have made a loss usually when hosting ODIs and test at home from a finance point of view in recent times so i can see why they have gone with more T20 games.
 
Shutdown Corner said:
I suppose then the World Cup is meaningless to the Aussies or the NBA Finals to the Celtics. At least it should be. The Celtics have won 17 championships which must be a record in all of sports. Well maybe the Yankees have won more World Series.
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Most Indians dont really care which is why I dont even know who won last 50 over Asia cup.
Ask other Indian fans on PP if they care about Asia cup.

As far as NBA, its different as the title is the biggest prize in league. So every team want to win it. Asia cup is far from being the most prestigious trophy in cricket. Aussie players wouldnt lose sleep if the lose a WC, have already won 5x. But for SA or English it means alot as them as it was witnessed in 2015 when SA were knocked out.

Heck I dont even know how many and when did we won all Asia cups. But every kid in India will know India won 83 and 2011 Word cups.
 
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Pakistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2018

Anyone knows whats the current status of Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe this year. Will there be only a tri-series? Have the ODIs and tests been scrapped? Any updates?
 
Joggerman said:
Anyone knows whats the current status of Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe this year. Will there be only a tri-series? Have the ODIs and tests been scrapped? Any updates?
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I'm not sure, last I heard there was doubts because of financial problems and since then Zimbabwe have missed out on qualifying for the WC which can't be good for you financially wise either. So I have my doubts
 
Joggerman said:
Anyone knows whats the current status of Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe this year. Will there be only a tri-series? Have the ODIs and tests been scrapped? Any updates?
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This was the last I saw on this.

https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/...r-loan-from-icc-to-host-pakistan-1666101.html

Karachi: Zimbabwe Cricket Union has approached the International Cricket Council for a loan to bail the board out of a financial crisis, which has also put the Pakistan team’s tour to that country in serious doubt.

PCB chairman Najam Sethi told the Dawn newspaper that the tour was still on as Zimbabwe Cricket Union had approached the ICC for a loan.

"They have asked us to wait until April for the final decision on the tour as they are expecting support from the ICC," he said.

The tour is scheduled for August.

Sethi said if Zimbabwe Cricket fails to host Pakistan in August than the PCB would look at alternate options for its team, but Pakistan would not host the series at home as it was not cost-effective.

Zimbabwe Cricket is also trying to convince Australia to take part in a triangular one-day cup in August with Pakistan. Zimbabwe cricket has been facing financial problems for a while now and insiders say the change in the country's political landscape has made things worse for the ZCU.

Last year Zimbabwean players and office workers rebelled over non-payment of salaries and other allowances.
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Chief Destroyer said:
Why are people disappointed? I thought T20s were the future?
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They are. T20s leagues, not T20Is. T20Is have no reason to even exist, IPL, CPL, BPL, BBL, Natwest, PCL all have much more context. Nobody gives a hoot about T20Is, they're redundant and inferior to T20 leagues
 
I don’t know why people are whining here Zimbabwe could do with extra money from T20’s..
 
I read somewhere recently that Zimbabwe will go ahead and host both Pakistan and Australia but I'm not sure what will be the formats. If it's T20 tri series or ODI Series, are there some test matches, not sure at all.
 
Absolute Joke to play t20 tri series with One day world cup next year
 
Hope we play a couple of tests.Will be good prep for the Australia and NZ series in the UAE as well as the SA tour later.
 
Update: zimbabwe twitter handle today confirmed that zim will host pak and aus for t20 tri series in july after that pak and zim will play 5 match odi series.
 
Zimbabwe to host Pakistan and Australia in T20I Tri-series, Pakistan to play 5 ODIs

Zimbabwe will host Pakistan and Australia in a T20 international (T20I) triangular series in July this year, Zimbabwe Cricket announced on Tuesday.

After the triangular series, Pakistan will stay behind for five one-day international (ODI) matches against Zimbabwe.

The tri-series will be played at Harare Sports Club in the capital, while Bulawayo’s Queens Sports Club will host the ODI series.

“Following months of negotiations, we are pleased to confirm we will be hosting a T20I triangular series involving Australia and Pakistan, followed by an ODI series against Pakistan,” Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Faisal Hasnain said.

“Playing two of the game’s biggest teams will provide us with a very welcome litmus test as we forge ahead with our plans to develop a stronger Zimbabwe side capable of consistently competing and winning against the best,” he added.

Zimbabwe and Pakistan will play the opening T20I on July 1, with Australia and Pakistan playing each other the following day.

Each team will play four matches in a round-robin format, with the top two sides meeting in the final on July 8.

The five ODI matches between Zimbabwe and Pakistan are scheduled for July 13, 16, 18, 20 and 22.

Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Australia T20I Tri-Series Schedule

July 1, 2018: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan

July 2, 2018: Pakistan vs Australia

July 3, 2018: Australia vs Zimbabwe

July 4, 2018: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan

July 5, 2018: Pakistan vs Australia

July 6, 2018: Australia vs Zimbabwe

July 8, 2018: Final

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan ODI Series Schedule

July 13, 2018: First ODI

July 16: 2018: Second ODI

July 18, 2018: Third ODI

July 20, 2018: Fourth ODI

July 22, 2018: Fifth ODI
 
So we have a lot of cricket coming up,England tour followed by this and then Aus/NZ series.

Would have liked to play a couple of tests but some cricket is better than no cricket.
 
Only Pakistan would agree to play a 5 match ODI Series against a team that lost to UAE and couldn't qualify for the World Cup. To add to it they won't send new players like how India does when they tour Zimbabwe.
 
Arham_PakFan said:
So we have a lot of cricket coming up,England tour followed by this and then Aus/NZ series.

Would have liked to play a couple of tests but some cricket is better than no cricket.
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We would probably have lost to the Zimbos. I would back us more to defeat England than Zimbabwe.
 
so the tests vs Zimbabwe are cancelled?

thats sad would have liked to blood some young players
 
Hoping they bring some new guys in for the ODI series. Test the bench strength, perhaps.
 
Syed1 said:
Then you can't imagine what Bobster must be feeling like right now... Opportunity to push that average to the 60s :babar
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This year Bobby has:

5 ODIs vs Zimbabwe
Asia Cup in UAE
5 ODIs vs NZ in UAE
5 ODIs vs Australia B in UAE

Fully expecting him to be #1 ODI batsman by the end of the year
 
Time for Fakhar T20 100 and ODI 200. Also Haris ODI 100. Shadab will get to pad his stats too.
 
Rayyman said:
Time for Fakhar T20 100 and ODI 200. Also Haris ODI 100. Shadab will get to pad his stats too.
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It’s the perfect opportunity to groom Shadab as the #6. Best LOI batting talent in Pakistan after Babar.
 
Zimbabwe simply cannot afford to play home tests, this tri series involving Aus and Pak will help them financially and 5 ODIs will be good chance for Pakistan to try their fringe players ahead of the World Cup.

I also understand that since Zimbabwe have not qualified for the WC, they want to play more T20s in a bid to automatically qualify for WT20 in 2020. Currently Zimbabwe are ranked 12th in T20s and may have to qualify for the event. Although this qualification will be easier as 16 teams will play WT20 as opposed to 10 in the WC.
 
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