England women’s cricket crew to make ‘historic’ journey to Pakistan in October

‘The England women’s cricket crew has under no circumstances toured Pakistan before so this is one more significant phase in our heritage and journey.’

England Girls will tour Pakistan for the 1st time in October, signing up for the men’s aspect in an unprecedented joint vacation, cricket chiefs announced on Thursday.

England women of all ages will participate in the two T20Is as double-headers alongside their men’s workforce on 14 and 15 October, though the ODIs will be played on 18, 20 and 22 Oct. The Countrywide Stadium will host all five fixtures.

Unlike the men’s side, who will be returning to Pakistan for the initially time since 2005, this will be the 50-over globe champions’ maiden tour to Pakistan.
Eoin Morgan’s white-ball staff had now dedicated to a two-match Twenty20 collection in Karachi on Oct.14 and 15, with individuals dates now turned into double-headers involving Heather Knight’s side.

England Women, environment champions in the 50-above format, will then keep in Karachi to contend in three a single-day internationals, on Oct.18, 20 and 22.
“We are certainly delighted to be making this historic announcement today,” reported Clare Connor, taking care of director of women’s cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

“The England women’s cricket crew has by no means toured Pakistan before so this is a different important move in our record and journey.”

Wasim Khan, main govt of the Pakistan Cricket Board, explained the matches would be a superior examination for the hosts forward of the 2022 Environment Cup in New Zealand.

“Globe champions England accompanying their men’s facet for their to start with-at any time tour to Karachi is an very powerful and robust announcement for Pakistan, our women’s cricketers,” he explained.

“Women’s T20Is taking put in advance of the men’s matches at the iconic Nationwide Stadium will mean additional eyeballs will comply with these matches than ever in advance of.”

Collection routine:

October 14 – 1st T20I, Nationwide Stadium, Karachi
October 15 – 2nd T20I, National Stadium, Karachi
October  18 – 1st ODI, Countrywide Stadium, Karachi
Oct 20 – 2nd ODI, National Stadium, Karachi
Oct 22 – 3rd ODI, Countrywide Stadium, Karachi

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