England will play seven T20Is from September 20 to October 2 in Karachi and Lahore in their first visit of the country in 17 years, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. Karachi’s National Stadium will host the matches on September 20, 22, 23 and 25, while remaining matches will be played on September 28 and 30 and October 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Following the matches against England, Pakistan will also host two Tests and three ODIs in December/January against New Zealand and in April Pakistan will again host five ODIs and five T20Is against West Indies in late January and finally the 50-over ACC Asia Cup.
Meanwhile, PCB Director International Cricket, Zakir Khan said: “We are absolutely delighted to confirm hosting England for seven T20Is in Karachi and Lahore as a curtain-raiser to a busy, entertaining and exciting season of home internationals.”
