Karachi, April 02: The Pakistan Cricket Board has started preparations of its ‘home’ series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates after the Proteas refused to tour the trouble-torn country.
South Africa were scheduled to tour Pakistan in October-November for the series of Tests and one-day internationals but conveyed to the PCB they were not inclined to play in Pakistan in the present security situation.
“We have agreed to host the series at neutral venues in the UAE and we are in the process of finalising dates and venues,” PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt said.
He said the South Africans had agreed to play in the UAE as they were keen to have the series against Pakistan.
“The series is on but the venues have changed we are now looking at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as possible match venues,” Butt said.
–PTI