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Pakistan may visit New Zealand in two phases for Test, one-day series

Islamabad, Apr. 25 : Pakistan may tour New Zealand in two phases, as the cricket boards of the two countries are close to finalising the itinerary for the proposed series, The Nation reports.

According to sources, Pakistan and New Zealand cricket officials have held a meeting in Dubai to discuss the proposed series which Pakistan was scheduled to host.

Sources said the two phased tour could have Pakistan visiting New Zealand for the Test series ahead of schedule Test series in Australia, and then again visiting the country for the one-day series after the Australian tour is over.

Earlier, the New Zealand Cricket Board had offered the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to organize the home series in New Zealand rather than looking out for some neutral venue. (ANI)


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