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England to host Pakistan for five-match Test series: report
Key takeaways
- According to reports, the proposed series would take place in the upcoming WTC cycle, which begins with England’s home Ashes next summer.
- If finalised, it would be the first five-match Test series between the two countries since 1992, when Pakistan secured a memorable 2-1 series victory over England away from home.
- The development comes amid a significant shift in the ECB’s scheduling strategy, with the board reportedly moving away from the traditional model of reciprocal home-and-away tours.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly exploring the possibility of hosting Pakistan for a five-match Test series during the next cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), marking what could become a historic revival of a long-format rivalry.
According to reports, the proposed series would take place in the upcoming WTC cycle, which begins with England’s home Ashes next summer.
If finalised, it would be the first five-match Test series between the two countries since 1992, when Pakistan secured a memorable 2-1 series victory over England away from home.
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