MUMBAI: India and Pakistan are meeting on home ground after 15 long years of cricketing on neutral venues and Arab Digital Distribution, along with ARY Digital Network and E-Vision, is airing the series live on Pehla Network in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
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.