Here s all you need to know about Pakistan vs Sri Lanka series in Lahore amp; Karachi

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the schedule for the upcoming ODI and T20I home series against Sri Lanka.

The visiting side will play three ODI matches in Karachi on September 27, 29 and October 2 while three T20Is will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 5,7 and 9.

The Sri Lanka cricket team will arrive in Karachi on September 25 and will fly home on October 10.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will host Pakistan for two World Test Championships in late December.

As per the detail, Pakistan and Sri Lanka swapped matches of the split series in Pakistan. ODIs and T20Is will now take place in Pakistan while the Tests will be played in Sri Lanka.

The decision to swap matches was taken during a telephone conversation between PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani and SLC President Shammi Silva.

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said: “The PCB is pleased with the outcome of its discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket, which has supported Pakistan in its efforts and endeavours for the complete revival of international cricket. The tour for limited-overs matches will also provide Sri Lanka with an even better understanding of the ground situation before discussing the schedule of the Tests.

“The upcoming matches will end the long await of the Pakistan cricket fans and supporters to watch modern-day stars from both sides live in action. This is something that will contribute immensely to our revamped domestic cricket structure.

“The hosting of the ICC World XI, a T20I against Sri Lanka, three-T20I series men’s and women’s series against the West Indies and eight HBL PSL 2019 matches within the past couple of years is a testament to Pakistan’s claim that it is a safe and secure country to play cricket,” he said.

“We are very grateful to Sri Lanka Cricket President Mr Shammi Silva, his board and players for responding positively to our request to play matches in Pakistan,” he said adding “The PCB looks forward to welcoming the Sri Lanka cricket team and assure them that they will be as well looked after as any other international sides of the past.”

SLC President Shammi Silva said: “The PCB and SLC have a long history of cricket relationship and friendship, and this decision only strengthens that bonding. The SLC is committed to playing its role in the promotion of cricket and looks forward to visiting Karachi and Lahore for three ODIs and three T20Is.

“The SLC security experts had visited the two cities earlier this month and had given a positive report, which made our job of decision-making easy.”

“The safety and security of its players is the responsibility of the SLC, which it takes very seriously. If there had been any doubts, the SLC would not have gone ahead with this arrangement that we envisage will improve the players’ confidence and trust level and will also be critical when we start discussions on the schedule of the Test matches,” he added.