Sri Lanka - Pakistan clash in UAE

Pakistan announced on Tuesday the itinerary for their autumn series against Sri Lanka to be played in the neutral territory of the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan have been forced to play on foreign soil since a terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore two years ago shattered the global cricketing community’s faith in the nation being able guarantee the safety of touring sides.

Eight people died while seven Sri Lankan players and a coach were wounded in the attack, Abu Dhabi will stage the only Twenty20 match.

October 18-22 - First Test - Abu Dhabi

October 26-30 - Second Test - Dubai

November 3-7 - Third Test - Sharjah

November 11 - First one-day international - Dubai

November 14 - Second one-day international - Dubai

November 18 - Third one-day international - Dubai

November 20 - Fourth one-day international - Sharjah

November 23 - Fifth one-day international - Abu Dhabi

November 25 - Twenty20 match - Abu Dhabi.

KARACHI, Tuesday - AFP