| The series comprising 5 one day internationals (ODI)
and 3 test matches would be played at different venues in Pakistan.
Prior to this series, India and Pakistan have played cricket only
in neutral venues like Sharjah and Canada and in tournaments like
the World Cup.
The schedule for the one dayers and test matches is as below:
| Date |
Match |
| 13 March |
1st ODI-
Karachi |
| 16 March |
2nd ODI
- Rawalpindi |
| 19 March |
3rd ODI-
Peshawar |
| 21 March |
4th ODI-
Lahore |
| 24 March |
5th ODI-
Lahore |
| 28 March
to 1 April |
1st Test
Match - Multan |
| 5 April
to 9 April |
2nd Test
Match - Lahore |
| 13 April
to 17 April |
3rd Test
Match - Rawalpindi |
ARY Digital Network president and CEO Salman Iqbal was quoted in
a company statement saying, "Our coverage is a sort of homage
and tribute to all those fans who have waited all these years for
this very clash of the titans. Our commitment to making this series
a success is total. This is part of our exclusive deal with Pakistan
Cricket Board worth $42 million. This is the third series following
the Pakistan versus Bangladesh and Pakistan versus South Africa
series. "
In India, the series will be telecast live by ten Sports.
Also read:
India tour of Pakistan
from 10 March to 17 April
India-Pak cricket series:
Ten Sports firm on giving DD only daily highlights package
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