Cricket South Africa confirmed that the men’s team will tour Pakistan in January 2021 for two events and three T20Is.
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Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore will host South Africa between January 26 and February 14, 2021. The series marks the first time South Africa has toured Pakistan since 2007.
The Protea are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on January 16 and will go into quarantine prior to training. They will play matches within the team before the first test begins in Karachi on January 26. The test series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship. All three T20Is will be played in Lahore and will be South Africa’s first T20I series in Pakistan.
Pakistan has hosted three other teams in recent times with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe all touring the country.
Cricket South Africa confirms tour to Pakistan in 2021 ✅
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“It is a pleasure to see so many countries return to Pakistan, a proud and cricket-loving nation. Cricket South Africa is pleased to be included among them. As someone who has toured the country more than once in my playing days, I know how passionate the people of Pakistan have for the game, as well as the love and support the Proteas enjoy there as a team. ”Graeme Smith, said the CSA Cricket Director.
“I would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the hospitality and transparency they showed our security contingent when they traveled there a few weeks ago. Reporting on their findings and recommendations gives us confidence as an organization that all of our team’s safety, gaming and accommodation needs will be met and that the well-being of the team will be the highest priority. We look forward to embarking on this historic tour. “
The last time South Africa toured Pakistan was in 2007.
PCB Director Zakir Khan commented: “South Africa confirming a tour of Pakistan and playing matches in the three main centers is fabulous news for Pakistani cricket and its fans. South Africa is one of the most popular teams in Pakistan even though they last played here in 2007, but the fans have been following their performances closely and are now looking forward to welcoming them.
“2021 promises to be an excellent and very exciting year for Pakistani cricket fans after a long time. After South Africa, we are scheduled to host New Zealand, England and the West Indies, while our away series is against South Africa, Zimbabwe, England, Afghanistan and the West Indies.
“If these exciting and high-profile series are completed with the 2021 Asia Cup and the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Pakistani cricket fans can prepare for an exciting and action-packed year.
“As has been the case this season, we will leave no stone unturned on the health and safety of the South African and Pakistani teams so that players on both sides can play their best cricket in the Test and T20I series, and entertain. to the fans. around the world with their skills. “
Schedule of the tour from South Africa to Pakistan
January 26-30: First test, Karachi
February 4-8: Second test, Rawalpindi
February 11th: 1st T20I, Lahore
February 13th: 2nd T20I, Lahore
February 14th: 3rd T20I, Lahore
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