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Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket Australia today announced the revised itinerary of the 2022 Australia men’s cricket team’s tour of Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I.

The tour will now start and end in Rawalpindi with the opening Test to be played from 4-8 March and the four white-ball matches to be played from 29 March to 5 April.

The change in the first Test venue means that the second Test will be played in Karachi from 12-16 March and the third in Lahore from 21-25 March.

PCB Chief Executive Faisal Hasnain: “We are pleased that the Cricket Australia Board has formally approved their side’s five-week tour itinerary and confirmed that their best available players will visit Pakistan for the first time in 24 years. We are really excited to host Pat Cummins and his players, and look forward to a competitive series that will comprise three Tests, three ODIs and a T20I.

“While Australia will arrive at the back of strong performances in their home series against England, our team has been playing excellent cricket resulting in our players sweeping the ICC Awards. This braces for a keenly contested series, something that the fans will thoroughly enjoy and remember for a long time.”

The schedule has been revised to ease logistical and operational challenges as well as to avoid Pakistan Day rehearsals, which usually commence in Islamabad in the second week of March.

The two cricket boards have also agreed that the Australia Test side will complete their isolation in Australia, before arriving in Islamabad on 27 February on a chartered flight. After a one-day room isolation, they will hold training sessions at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

Australia’s white-ball players are expected to arrive in Lahore on 24 March following isolation in Australia. After a one-day isolation upon arrival, they will integrate with other members of the side and travel to Islamabad for the first ODI in Rawalpindi on 29 March.

The Tests will be part of the ICC World Test Championship, while the ODIs are linked to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League from which the top eight sides, including hosts India, will qualify directly for the 2023 50-over World Cup.

Revised schedule:

27 Feb – Arrival in Islamabad
4-8 Mar – 1st Test, Rawalpindi
12-16 Mar – 2nd Test, Karachi
21-25 Mar – 3rd Test, Lahore
29 Mar – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
31 Mar – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
2 April – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
5 Apr – one-off T20I, Rawalpindi
6 Apr - Departure

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Cricket Australia confirms Qantas Tour of PakistanCricket Australia (CA) is pleased to confirm the Australian men’s team tour of Pakistan has been endorsed by the CA Board.

It is the first time since 1998 that the national men’s squad will tour Pakistan. CA thanks the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan and Australian Governments for their support in facilitating this series.

CA CEO Nick Hockley said: “I would like to thank the PCB and both the Pakistan and Australian Governments for ensuring the tour will proceed for the first time in 24 years. This is a historic occasion and important for the global growth and health of the game.

“I would also like to thank the Australian Cricketers’ Association and the players, coaches, support teams, staff and security experts for their collaboration in the planning for the tour.

“We are looking forward to an exciting series between two world-class teams.”

There have been some changes to the original schedule and the fixtures for the three-Test series, three one-day internationals and one T20 match are listed below.

The squads will be announced in the coming days.

Qantas Tour of Pakistan schedule:
March 4-8: 1st Test, Rawalpindi
March 12-16: 2nd Test, Karachi
March 21-25: 3rd Test, Lahore
March 29: 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
March 31: 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
April 2: 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi
 
Hopefully CA will avoid reading too much into these dodgy emails & the usual sabotage from some friendly neighbours..still expect one or two players to pull out due to family reasons & blah blah , my prediction is a clean sweep in tests especially if there is no Starc as sheer pace is the only thing that will threaten this solid looking Pakistani top order on a kind of batting friendly pitches… I will be traveling to Pakistan to watch the white ball leg of the tour
 
Disappointing to see no ODIs in the two signature stadiums of Pakistan.
 
Absurd that the first test is going to be played at Pindi instead of the the originally planned Karachi, absolutely squanders any home advantage Pakistan may have had.
 
HappyWarsFan said:
Stop playing Tests at Lahore and replace with Multan.
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What do you mean stop playing test matches at Lahore? Pakistan last played a test at GSL in March 2009 vs SL "the ill-fated test match". We definitely should play test matches in Lahore if the weather permits.
 
angrypathan said:
Absurd that the first test is going to be played at Pindi instead of the the originally planned Karachi, absolutely squanders any home advantage Pakistan may have had.
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Karachi has a dead atmosphere. Pindi on the other hand, people would be rocking the stadium even in a test match.
 
No doubt Pindi is a safe city but the stadium (like all stadiums bar gadaffi and multan) is an embarrassment. More wedding seats than actual seats. Its not the image we want to present to the world, the ICC should have acceptable standards/benchmarks when it comes to this sort of thing.

Cant blame lack of international cricket any longer, we've had cricket at home for a while now.
 
Wonderful news. Its a pity pindi stadium sucks but at least we will have a game. Shame on PCB to not improve the stadium in the capital city.
 
Main thing at moment is getting home series played, even if it is at only a few selected venues, 1 step at a time process.
 
I have not seen any games played in pakistan on tv since 1990’s
Can someone guide me how pitches look like now

1) Pindi
2) Gaddafi stadium
3) National stadium karachi.
 
Ben Dunk and James Faulkner on why Australia should visit Pak and quality of PSL

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3 Tests in 3 venues is pleasing & at least good for the Pakistan public to share those around.

All the white ball cricket in Rawalpindi I guess is easier for covid & security & services the Islamabad people to some extent also.

As a return to cricket in Pakistan I hope it goes really well. And the itinerary isn't perfect but for the first western country to visit properly in some years, it's a decent start & something to build and expand on subsequently.

I actually really like the structure of 3 tests, 3 ODI & 1 T20i. Much better than the token 2 tests & 5 ODi, 3 T20i tours we get so often in some places.
 
MenInG said:
Ben Dunk and James Faulkner on why Australia should visit Pak and quality of PSL

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Lahore, 6 February 2022: Australia men’s cricket team’s tour of Pakistan got a big thumbs-up from compatriots Ben Dunk and James Faulkner, who said the visitors will enjoy the atmosphere, the fanatic fans and a quality opposition during their tour for three Tests, three ODIs and a one-off T20I from 4 March to 5 April.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to speak to a few of the guys who are planning on coming over here. It’s certainly different to what we are used to at home. But, it’s important that cricket does come back to Pakistan and you get to play at home like you play away.

“So, for the boys that are coming out, I think they can expect to a population that loves cricket and good performances, whether they're from the home team or the away team. It would just be an amazing thing for world cricket,” Dunk, who played five T20Is for Australia and a Lahore Qalandars’ regular, told PCB digital.

Faulkner, who played a Test, 69 ODIs and 24 T20Is for Australia and is presently representing Quetta Gladiators in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022, backed Dunk when he said: “I'm excited to watch Australia play Pakistan.

“There are going to be challenging wickets in the Test matches to feature two very good teams. I am sure the Australian players are going to be tested and will enjoy playing against some quality players.

“It has been a long time since Australia came to Pakistan. In fact, it was probably the same year I came over for an under-19 trip when I was 17. I think it is important for cricket to be back in Pakistan, hence, why I’m here as well. I have traveled all around the world, so there is no exception for me not to come here.”

On Friday, the CA Board approved their national men’s team’s first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, while a day before on Thursday, Test captain Pat Cummins confirmed most players were comfortable with the tour going ahead.

“I think it’s great for cricket in general. Having played here in Pakistan for almost four years, I've got to experience a bit of the culture.

“Certainly before COVID, the crowds and the atmosphere that would flood into our games. So, I'm hoping the COVID situation allows as many fans to get into the grounds as possible because I think it would be a really amazing atmosphere for a lot of the Australian players to experience,” Dunk said.

Dunk echoed Faulkner’s views and agreed major Test playing nations needed to do more to ensure the smaller nations get enough Test cricket to survive and grow.

“It’s hugely important that some of the more established Test playing nations lift their weight and help out the other Test playing nations that aren’t as fortunate. We’re seeing quite often around the world that some of the smaller Test playing nations aren't getting enough cricket to survive.”
 
wrongun said:
3 Tests in 3 venues is pleasing & at least good for the Pakistan public to share those around.

All the white ball cricket in Rawalpindi I guess is easier for covid & security & services the Islamabad people to some extent also.

As a return to cricket in Pakistan I hope it goes really well. And the itinerary isn't perfect but for the first western country to visit properly in some years, it's a decent start & something to build and expand on subsequently.

I actually really like the structure of 3 tests, 3 ODI & 1 T20i. Much better than the token 2 tests & 5 ODi, 3 T20i tours we get so often in some places.
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Really excited about this series. I hope everything goes smooth and we get to watch some great cricket. With Aussies on the roll after winning ashes and Pakistan playing them at home after 24 years in front of home crowd, this will be mouthwatering contest.
 
Border, who scored 11,174 Test runs with 27 centuries, said: “This is the opportunity for the boys to really make a name for themselves. From Australia's point of view, they have not had a lot of success in the subcontinent. It would be great from their point of view that someone stands up and say, you know, we can beat Pakistan in Pakistan, something a lot of really good sides have been unable to do.

“Conversely, for Pakistan, emerging as a young team and playing against Australia at home for the first time in 24 years, there’s the opportunity to really make names for themselves.

“This is going to be a really great series because both the sides have a lot to play for. As there has been so little cricket played in Pakistan, they’ll be expecting huge crowds to turn-up to support them.

“I think back here in Australia and the cricketing world, there is an opportunity to sit back and watch some great cricket on television and see some young stars emerge or older stars cement their reputation.”

Wasim, who took 414 Test wickets, said: “Australia coming to Pakistan after 24 years is an achievement for the Pakistan Cricket Board. This series will have a huge impact on our cricket as it will improve our players’ approach and mindset. For the next generation of cricketers, this will be an opportunity to fall in love with this sport and get motivated to scale greater heights in their careers.

“Australia’s tour to Pakistan will send out a strong and powerful message that everything is fine and normal here. This is our third HBL PSL in Pakistan and I keep telling foreign players that this security has been put in place because we are too cautious and do not want to risk anything. The foreign players understand this argument and are happy to continue to visit and play here.

“Things have changed in Pakistan since 1998 and I think the pitches will be better, which will make Test cricket interesting viewing. I believe our cricket team will improve after playing Australia as the players will assess and understand their strengths and weakness, and will work on them and be better trained and prepared for the home Tests against England and New Zealand, which will be played in the last quarter of the year.”

Atherton, who scored 7,728 Test runs, said: “It is a great news that Australia are going to be sending a near full strength team to Pakistan. Once the security people say it’s safe to go, I think it’s incumbent upon the teams to go and play in Pakistan. Clearly playing in the UAE was necessary for a period of time, but was not sustainable in the long term.

“And it’s great that Pakistan cricket supporters can see international cricket being played at home in Pakistan.

“There are two aspects to the tour. One is the security detail, which then provides advice to the players and the administration. This must be done at an arm’s length and independently. Once that advice is given, then I think players are usually happy to accept the advice and concentrate on cricket. So, there is no reason once they land, they should be good to play a good series.

“Relatively a small number of countries play Test cricket and you don't want to see Test cricket under pressure, particularly from the various franchise leagues around the globe. You don’t just want to see three or four nations constantly playing against each other. So, if there are going to be 12 Test playing countries, you want all 12 to be flourishing and hopefully the game also growing its footprints.

“T20 is the vehicle by which the game expands globally. But those of us who have played Test cricket and love Test cricket, would like to see the five-day game flourish. And if that's going to happen, clearly it needs to be the Test playing nations to flourish as well.

“These are two good teams, two particularly good bowling attacks and that’s going to be a challenge for both the batting line-ups. I'm hoping that the pitches are a little bit more lively than they were when I was there 22 years ago. This should be an excellent series.”
 
So what kind of pitches can I expect at the Test venues?

Do they have a particular character each? Expect same prep as recent domestic games?

Will Pakistan favour a particular type to suit something?
 
Out of four limited overs fixtures... Only one game on the weekend... Typical pakistani way !
 
wrongun said:
So what kind of pitches can I expect at the Test venues?

Do they have a particular character each? Expect same prep as recent domestic games?

Will Pakistan favour a particular type to suit something?
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Rawalpindi is typically good for seam and swing.

Karachi is good for reverse swing. It might spin later in the test, but don't count on it.

Lahore is usually a flat pancake. There have been times it has seam and swing at the beginning, but don't count on it.

The first two are results oriented pitches, last one less so.

The.pitches in Pakistan are usually not like rest of subcontinent. Spin doesn't tend to play a huge role.
 
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That is where Wasim Khan was the best CEO, foreign mentality. For once i was really excited to see the schedule of New Zealand tour of pakistan which was planned nicely on the weekend but that tour never happenend. And now its back to golden old way of thinking. No consideration of a weekend in the schedule, which is very upsetting and frustrating.
 
This could be a cracking series. Australia have a great attack, our batsman are decent at home, we have bowlers that do a good job at home and the Aussie batting is good. IA it goes ahead
 
wrongun said:
So what kind of pitches can I expect at the Test venues?

Do they have a particular character each? Expect same prep as recent domestic games?

Will Pakistan favour a particular type to suit something?
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As mentioned above, Rawalpindi is probably the most seam friendly venue in Pakistan. In the last Pindi Test vs SAF last year, 24 wickets fell to seam while only 13 fell to spin.

Karachi pitches are usually low and slow, takes spin later in the game but a good venue for reverse swing. Wasim and Waqar produced a great spell vs Australia here in 1994.

Lahore is normally flat.
 
Karachi, 23 February 2022: Pat Cummins-led Australia will be arriving in Pakistan on Sunday for a historic three-Test, three ODIs and one-off T20I tour, their first to the country in nearly 24 years.

This will be Australia’s ninth Test tour to Pakistan while between 2002 and 2018, the Aussies played four Test series against Pakistan at neutral venues (UAE and England).

Below is a brief recap of Australia’s tours to Pakistan and the series hosted by Pakistan in neutral venues.

1956-57

Karachi’s National Stadium hosted the first-ever Pakistan-Australia Test on Pakistani soil between 11th to 17th October 1956 in the one-off Test. Legendary pacer Fazal Mahmood was the star performer for Pakistan with 13 wickets as the Abdul Kardar-led side recorded a thumping nine-wicket win.

1959-60

Australia’s first-ever Test series in Pakistan comprising of two or more Tests was staged in 1959-60.

The Richie Benaud-led Australian side won the first Test in Dhaka by eight wickets before sealing a series win in Lahore by registering a seven-wicket win. The third and final Test of the series was drawn in Karachi.

1964-65:

A one-off Test in October 1964 in Karachi between the two sides turned out to be a high scoring affair which ended in a draw. Debutant Khalid Ibadullah scored a century on debut for Pakistan while Australia’s legendary batter Bobby Simpson who later coached the Australian side to great success in the 1980s and early 90s, scored centuries in each innings for the visitors.

1979-80:

Pakistan won the three-match series 1-0 courtesy an eight-wicket win in Karachi. Left-arm-spinner Iqbal Qasim took 11 wickets to spearhead the victory charge for the Javed Miandad-led Pakistan. The other two Tests played in Lahore and Faisalabad ended in draws.

1982-83:

Pakistan recorded a 3-0 series sweep in the 1982-83 series. Mohsin Khan and Zaheer Abbas topped the batting charts for the hosts as Pakistan batters dominated the Australian attack. Leg-spinner Abdul Qadir was the destroyer-in-chief with 22 wickets in the series, captain Imran Khan took 13 wickets. Pakistan won the Karachi Test by nine wickets, Faisalabad Test by innings and three runs and the Lahore Test by nine wickets.

1988-89:

Skipper Javed Miandad scored a memorable double century as Pakistan recorded their then biggest Test victory in terms of runs by routing Australia by innings and 188 runs in the first Test of the 1988-89 series played at Karachi’s National Stadium. The series ended in a 1-0 triumph for the hosts with the Faisalabad and Lahore Tests ending in draws.

1994:

Pakistan recorded one of the most thrilling victories in Test history as they won the Karachi Test of the 1994 series by a mere one-wicket margin. Captain Saleem Malik then scored a match saving double century in Rawalpindi and a match saving century in Lahore to ensure a 1-0 victory for his side against the Mark Taylor-led Australians. Taylor made his captaincy debut in the series and bagged an unfortunate pair in the Karachi Test which was his first as captain.

1998:

Australia’s 39-year wait for a series win in Pakistan ended in 1998 when the Taylor led side won the three-match series 1-0. Australia won the opening Test in Rawalpindi by an innings margin. Taylor then redeemed himself for the pair in Karachi four years earlier by smashing a triple century in the Peshawar Test. After a high scoring draw in Peshawar, century by Ijaz Ahmed helped Pakistan salvage a draw in Karachi.

2002-03:

The two sides clashed in a three-match series in the UAE, a new look Pakistan side led by Waqar Younis and missing star batters like Inzamam ul Haq and Mohammad Yousuf was clean swept 3-0 by the Steve Waugh led Australia.

Pakistan were bowled out for 59 and 53 in the second Test in Sharjah, in a span of two days Pakistan recorded their lowest-ever totals in Test cricket.

2010:

A two-Test series was staged between the two sides in England. After losing the Lords Test by a comprehensive margin, Pakistan registered their first Test win over Australia in nearly 15 years with a thrilling three-wicket win at Headingley Leeds. Mohammad Amir with seven wickets starred in the historic victory for Pakistan.

2014:

Pakistan registered their first series win in 20 year over Australia by recording two thumping victories in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to clean sweep the two-match series 2-0. Younis Khan, Ahmed Shehzad, Azhar Ali and Sarfaraz Ahmed starred with the bat. Captain Misbahul Haq recorded the then joint-fastest Test century in the Abu Dhabi Test. Leg-spinner Yasir Shah and left-arm-spinner Zulfiqar Babar ran through the Australian batting line-ups time and again in the series to ensure resounding victories for the hosts.

2018:

Pakistan won the two-match series 1-0. The Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side was held for an exciting draw in the first Test in Dubai before Mohammad Abbas’ heroics with the ball ensured a comprehensive 373-run win.

https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release.html
 
ICC Elite panelist Aleem Dar and PCB International panelist Ahsan Raza will be the on-field umpires in all three Tests of the Pakistan versus Australia series, while ICC Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle will lead the Playing Control Team, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.

Madugalle, the former Sri Lanka captain, is the only match referee to break the 200-match mark as he has to date refereed in 201 Tests. Aleem Dar, the three-time ICC Umpire of the Year, leads the umpires’ pack with 136 matches.

Asif Yaqoob, PCB Umpire of 2020 and 2021, will be the third umpire in the first and third Tests, while Rashid Riaz will be in the TV umpire’s box for the second Test.

Ahsan Raza, Aleem Dar, Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz will share on-field umpires’ responsibilities, while Muhammad Javed Malik will be the match referee for the three ODIs, which will be played on 29 March, 31 March and 2 April in Rawalpindi.

Aleem and Ahsan will reunite for the one-off 5 April T20I and Muhammad Javed Malik will be the match referee.

Umpire and match referee appointments:

4-8 Mar – 1st Test, Rawalpindi. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Ranjan Madugalle (match referee)

12-16 Mar – 2nd Test, Karachi. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Rashid Riaz (third umpire), Asif Yaqoob (fourth umpire); Ranjan Madugalle (match referee)

21-25 Mar – 3rd Test, Lahore. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Ranjan Madugalle (match referee)

29 Mar – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi. Alem Dar and Asif Yaqoob (on-field), Ahsan Raza (third umpire), Faisal Afridi (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)

31 Mar – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi. Alem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)

2 April – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi. Alem Dar and Rashid Riaz (on-field), Ahsan Raza (third umpire), Asif Yaqoob (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)

5 Apr – one-off T20I, Rawalpindi. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)
 
I CANNOT wait for this. First time in my life I'll see Australia tour Pakistan (was too young to know what was going on in 1998).

Taken out a NOW TV subscription which was on offer at £14.99. Knowing my luck we'll be 60 all out on Day 1.
 
gonna get tickets for the limited overs, lets see if i go for the test match or not
 
What happened to neutral umpires? If we can have foreign umpires in PSL then why not Test matches?
 
Markhor said:
I CANNOT wait for this. First time in my life I'll see Australia tour Pakistan (was too young to know what was going on in 1998).

Taken out a NOW TV subscription which was on offer at £14.99. Knowing my luck we'll be 60 all out on Day 1.
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Is the offer still available? Yeah very excited too.
 
This is going to be on Sky I believe and it will be awesome.
 
Have they announced commentators. Hope they get some good aussies comms
 
MenInG said:
ICC Elite panelist Aleem Dar and PCB International panelist Ahsan Raza will be the on-field umpires in all three Tests of the Pakistan versus Australia series, while ICC Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle will lead the Playing Control Team, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.

Madugalle, the former Sri Lanka captain, is the only match referee to break the 200-match mark as he has to date refereed in 201 Tests. Aleem Dar, the three-time ICC Umpire of the Year, leads the umpires’ pack with 136 matches.

Asif Yaqoob, PCB Umpire of 2020 and 2021, will be the third umpire in the first and third Tests, while Rashid Riaz will be in the TV umpire’s box for the second Test.

Ahsan Raza, Aleem Dar, Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz will share on-field umpires’ responsibilities, while Muhammad Javed Malik will be the match referee for the three ODIs, which will be played on 29 March, 31 March and 2 April in Rawalpindi.

Aleem and Ahsan will reunite for the one-off 5 April T20I and Muhammad Javed Malik will be the match referee.

Umpire and match referee appointments:

4-8 Mar – 1st Test, Rawalpindi. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Ranjan Madugalle (match referee)

12-16 Mar – 2nd Test, Karachi. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Rashid Riaz (third umpire), Asif Yaqoob (fourth umpire); Ranjan Madugalle (match referee)

21-25 Mar – 3rd Test, Lahore. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Ranjan Madugalle (match referee)

29 Mar – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi. Alem Dar and Asif Yaqoob (on-field), Ahsan Raza (third umpire), Faisal Afridi (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)

31 Mar – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi. Alem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)

2 April – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi. Alem Dar and Rashid Riaz (on-field), Ahsan Raza (third umpire), Asif Yaqoob (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)

5 Apr – one-off T20I, Rawalpindi. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire), Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire); Mohammad Javed Malik (match referee)
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Surprised the Aussies have agreed to non-neutral umpires
 
Savak said:
Surprised the Aussies have agreed to non-neutral umpires
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Nations who have toured OZ during covid have accepted Australian umpires- it's been pretty standard for world cricket during the period.

DRS provides some comfort that fairness can be maintained. I think the "bad old days" of everyone suspecting everyone elses umpires are gone somewhat.
 
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I’ve made this point a few times but might as well do so again given the opportunity.

I think neutral umpires were a brilliant concept when they were brought in and were an absolute necessity before DRS had been fully refined into a very solid system (which took quite a few years following its launch) — but nowadays, I believe that home umpires + DRS reviews is perfectly adequate in order for a fair game to be played.

It’s also providing a broader range of opportunities for different domestically sourced umpires to oversee international and top level matches, which will in turn challenge them and raise their capability.

I remember the peak days of neutral umpires when it seemingly used to be the same 5 or 6 blokes travelling the world and doing literally everything. They were extremely competent umpires but it led to the “elite” umpiring panel becoming quite an “elitist” space. This I think can now be changed for the better.
 
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Neutral umps are due to covid all over the world.i think u get 3 reviews though
 
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Will be an exciting series. I'd back the home side to prevail over Aus. Can anyone say which channels will be telecast the series?
 
1st test match tickets are on sale. I have purchased mine already. will be there on 1st & 2nd day. Already very excited. &#55357;&#56842;
 
Finally something interesting happening in cricket again.

I hope they start organising tri series test and t20s in Pakistan and other countries. Spice things up.
 
aqeelPK said:
1st test match tickets are on sale. I have purchased mine already. will be there on 1st & 2nd day. Already very excited. ��
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Will definitely try to go either for 1st or 2nd day. Hope the weather stays good for cricket.
 
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