Pakistan To Host England, West Indies, Bangladesh In A Busy Season

Deviating from its tradition of announcing international series at the last minute, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Friday that the men's team will play nine Tests, 14 ODIs and nine T20Is in the 2024/25 season, including an high-profile series against England. Pakistan will host England in a three-match Test series in October this year, while tours by Bangladesh and the West Indies are also on the calendar. “These series are a vital part of our strategy to strengthen Pakistan's position in international cricket and ensure long-term sustainability for the sport in our country,” said Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB Chairman.

In a statement, the PCB said Bangladesh will play two Tests in Rawalpindi (21-25 August) and Karachi (30 August-3 September) to kick off the international season culminating with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, proposed on March 9.

Pakistan will face England in three Tests in Multan (7-11 October), Karachi (15-19 October) and Rawalpindi (24-28 October), and the West Indies will visit for two Tests in Karachi (16-20 January) and Multan (24-28 January).

In addition to these, there will also be a tri-series involving New Zealand and South Africa, which will be a precursor to next year's Champions Trophy. This event will be held in Multan (February 8-14).

In this period, Pakistan will also tour Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa for nine ODIs as many T20Is and two Tests between November 4 to January 7.

Bangladesh will be touring Pakistan for the first time since 2020 but England were in Pakistan in December 2022 winning the three-match series 3-0.

West Indies have not played a Test series in Pakistan since 2006.

The PCB also stated that the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) will be held in the