Pakistan confirm participation in tri-nation series in New Zealand

KARACHI: The Pakistan men's cricket team will participate in a tri-nation series in New Zealand before the start of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja confirmed on Sunday. He added that the series will be excellent preparation for the conditions they will encounter in Australia during the T20 World Cup.

A tri-nation series consisting of hosts New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh was planned before the T20 World Cup scheduled in Australia in October this year. Talking to the media, PCB chairman Raja confirmed the participation of the Babar Azam-led side in the tournament in New Zealand.

"Before the 1992 World Cup, the side had arrived in Australia a month ago and we had ample opportunity to prepare for matches by playing against the local teams," Raja said. IANS

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