England Girls to tour Pakistan for initial time in October

(Reuters) – England Females will tour Pakistan for the very first time to participate in a few one particular-working day and two T20 internationals in Oct, officers from both nations around the world introduced on Thursday.

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The two T20 games will be played in Karachi on Oct. 14 and 15 as double-headers along with the men’s crew, who are set to pay a visit to Pakistan for the 1st time in 16 several years.

Heather Knight’s side will then keep on being in Karachi to contend in a few ODIs on Oct. 18, 20 and 22.

“The England Women’s cricket crew has hardly ever toured Pakistan just before so this is another vital move in our history and journey,” reported Clare Connor, the England and Wales Cricket Board Handling Director of Women’s Cricket.

“Not only will this be a cricket tour that gives worthwhile competitive opportunity to both teams, it must also serve as yet another effective and beneficial message as we travel ahead our equality ambitions for additional ladies and women to derive empowerment by means of the sport.”

Pakistan and England very last met in the Women’s T20 Globe Cup in Australia last year, with England winning by 42 operates.

“I am confident the women’s tour will open up up chances for future tours that will additional lead in promoting women’s cricket in Pakistan,” reported Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Govt Wasim Khan.

(Reporting by Arvind Sriram in Bengaluru Enhancing by Ken Ferris)