Pakistan Plays 'Home' Series in UAE Against Africa

Karachi: Pakistan's planned 'home' series against South Africa later this year has been moved to the United Arab Emirates because of security concerns.

The two sides will contest two test matches, five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international during October and November.

The series will open at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi with the Twenty20 match on Oct. 27. The venue will also host the first two one-day games on Oct. 29 and Oct. 31, along with the second test from Nov. 20-24.

Dubai's sports city ground will host three ODIs on Nov. 2, Nov. 5 and Nov. 8 and the first test from Nov. 12-16.

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