–Smith, Warner bans to expire during Pakistan series ahead of World CupThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the schedule of a five-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the series opener in Sharjah on March 22 and the last match in Dubai on March 31. Pakistan are ranked fifth on the ICC ODI team rankings, while Australia are sixth – just two points behind. The series is part of both sides’ ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 preparations, where Australia will defend the title. “Australia are the world champions and this series will provide the Pakistan cricket team an opportunity to assess their World Cup preparations,” PCB International Cricket Director Zakir Khan said in a press release. Last month, the Windies women’s team played three T20Is against Pakistan women’s team in Karachi.

Source: Pakistan Today February 10, 2019 13:30 UTC