Pakistan, England confirm series in UAE

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Pakistan and England on Thursday confirmed a schedule for a series in the UAE. Pakistan has decided not to play the tri-nation series in Zimbabwe. Three Tests, four one-day internationals and three T20 internationals will be played from September 30 to December 1. The first Test starts at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium on October 13. The second Test will be played at Dubai Cricket Stadium from October 22 to 26. The third Test will be held at the Sharjah Cricket Club. SCHEDULE September 30: England arrives in UAE October 5-6: v Pakistan A, Sharjah CC October 8-9: v Pakistan A, Sharjah CC October 13-17: 1st Test, ZCS, Abu Dhabi October 22-26: 2nd Test, Dubai Cricket Stadium November 1-5: 3rd Test, Sharjah CC November 8: One-day practice match, ZCS, Abu Dhabi November 11: 1st ODI D/N, ZCS, Abu Dhabi November 13: 2nd ODI D/N, ZCS, Abu Dhabi November 17: 3rd ODI D/N, Sharjah CC November 20: 4th ODI D/N, Dubai Cricket Stadium November 23: T20 v UAE XI, ZCS, Abu Dhabi November 26: 1st T20, Dubai Cricket Stadium November 27: 2nd T20, Dubai Cricket Stadium November 30: 3rd T20, Sharjah CC December 1: England departs from UAE