Pakistan Announce Australia Series Schedule

Karachi: Pakistan will host Australia in three one-day cricket matches and three Twenty20 games in its "home" series in the United Arab Emirates from August 28 to September 10, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday.

Australia had expressed concern abut playing 50-over games in the heat of the UAE and the matches would start late in the day, when the weather was cooler, the board said.

"The series has been decided and we will have late starts in the matches to deal with the hot weather," a PCB official said.

Pakistan have been forced to organise another "home" series in the UAE after Australia refused to tour Pakistan because of security concerns.

The PCB had initially planned the series in Sri Lanka but the Sri Lankans withdraw their offer due to their premier league tournament being held in August.

Since 2009, when militants attacked the Sri Lanka team in Lahore, test-playing nations have refused to tour Pakistan.

Australia tour of United Arab Emirates 2012 itinerary:

Aug 28 - 1st ODI, Sharjah
Aug 31 - 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Sep 03 - 3rd ODI, Sharjah
Sep 05 - 1st Twenty20, Dubai
Sep 07 - 2nd Twenty20, Dubai
Sep 10 - 3rd Twenty20, Dubai

Scores	Upcoming	Results
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe - 3rd T20I Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 55th Match Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals - 56th Match 57th Match - Sunrisers Hyderabad v Lucknow Super Giants - May 08, 14:00 GMT 58th Match - Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore - May 09, 14:00 GMT 54th Match - Lucknow Super Giants v Kolkata Knight Riders at Lucknow Kolkata Knight Riders won by 98 runs 53rd Match - Punjab Kings v Chennai Super Kings at Dharamsala Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs

Related links

Pakistan vs Australia UAE in 2012 News

Warner, Watson Power Past Pakistan [+]

David Warner and Shane Watson shared a record opening stand as Australia thumped Pakistan by 94 runs in the third Twenty20 international.

Pakistan To Bowl First Against Aussies [+]

Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and sent Australia into bat in the third and final Twenty20 international at Dubai Stadium on Monday.

Australia Play for Pride Against Pakistan [+]

There'll be more than just pride on the line for Australia when they take on Pakistan in their dead-rubber third and final Twenty20 International at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Pakistan Take Series After Super Over [+]

Pakistan have won a drama-packed game in Dubai to seal victory in the Twenty20 series against Australia in dramatic fashion in the SuperOver after the match had ended in a Tie. Pakistan have clinched the 3 match series 2-0.

Unchanged Pakistan Bat Against Australia [+]

Pakistan, who lead the three-match series 1-0, remained unchanged from the side which won the first game here by seven wickets on Wednesday.

Australia Likely to Include Hogg For Must-win T20 [+]

Australia are likely to include Brad Hogg for the second T20I in Dubai on a turning wicket that is expected to aid slow bowlers in must win T20 match against Pakistan on Friday.

Pakistan Thrash Aussies in T20 Opener [+]

Australia slumped to their second-lowest total of all time as Pakistan cruised to victory in the first Twenty20 international on Wednesday.

Raza Hasan Debut As Pakistan to Bowl [+]

Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and put Australia into bat in the first Twenty20 international at Dubai Stadium on Wednesday.

Afridi Doubtful For T20 Opener [+]

All-rounder Shahid Afridi is a major injury doubt for Pakistan ahead of their Twenty20 series against Australia in Dubai.

Hussey, Maxwell Help Australia Seal Series [+]

Mike Hussey and Glenn Maxwell led Australia to a series-winning three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third and final one-day international in Sharjah on Tuesday.