The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the upcoming tours of Bangladesh A and Sri Lanka A teams to Pakistan. Pakistan Shaheens will participate in four additional four-day matches and six 50-over games against Bangladesh A and Sri Lanka A in August and November this year.
Bangladesh A Tour of Pakistan
After completing their second four-day match against Bangladesh A in Darwin, Australia, on July 29, both teams will shift focus to Pakistan. The first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A is from August 10-13, with the second match from August 17-20. Venues are yet to be confirmed.
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This will be followed by three 50-over matches on August 23, 25, and 27.
Sri Lanka A Tour of Pakistan
Sri Lanka A will tour Pakistan in November for five matches against Pakistan Shaheens. The tour starts with two four-day matches from November 11-14 and November 18-21. These will be followed by three 50-over games on November 25, 27, and 29. Venues will be announced later.
Emerging and U19 Tournaments
PCB also highlighted Pakistan’s Emerging and U19 teams’ participation in upcoming tournaments. The Pakistan Emerging team will defend their ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup title in October. The Pakistan U19 team will compete in a 50-over Tri-Nation Tournament and the ACC U19 Asia Cup in November/December. Further details from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) are expected soon.
Schedule of Upcoming Development/Pathways Events:
| Event | Date | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh ‘A’ in Pakistan | ||
| 1st four-day match | 10-13 Aug | Four-day |
| 2nd four-day match | 17-20 Aug | Four-day |
| 1st 50-over match | 23 Aug | 50-over |
| 2nd 50-over match | 25 Aug | 50-over |
| 3rd 50-over match | 27 Aug | 50-over |
| ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 | October | (dates, venue and schedule TBC) |
| Sri Lanka ‘A’ in Pakistan | ||
| 1st four-day match | 11-14 Nov | Four-day |
| 2nd four-day match | 18-21 Nov | Four-day |
| 1st 50-over match | 25 Nov | 50-over |
| 2nd 50-over match | 27 Nov | 50-over |
| 3rd 50-over match | 29 Nov | 50-over |
