Pak to play 3 ODIs, 3 T20 Internationals against Aus in UAE

"The series is now finalised and Cricket Australia has agreed to play three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai from August 27 to September 10," a Board official said.

CA had been rallying for the Pakistan Cricket Board to host a series of six Twenty20 International matches but the PCB insisted on also having three ODIs.

"Although the ICC had given permission for a six Twenty20 International-match series due to exceptional circumstances but now the Australians have agreed to play the ODIs and T20 matches," the official said.

He said it had been decided to have the ODIs in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on Fridays and Saturdays and the T20 matches in Dubai.

The ACA which had expressed "significant concerns" again reacted with reservations towards the decision to play three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals.

"The ACA continues to have concerns about the weather conditions expected in the UAE at the time of the proposed series," Paul Marsh, the CEO of the ACA, told Pakpassion.Net website from Melbourne.

"Now that the PCB and CA have agreed to a schedule of matches, we will undertake a process to assess whether or not these conditions in UAE will provide a safe environment for the players to play cricket in. This will be inclusive of consultation with various experts and a pre-tour visit to the venues," Marsh said. MORE