Pakistan’s ODI Tri-Series With Zimbabwe and Ireland Likely to Be Scrapped

Pakistan's planned tri-nation ODI series with Zimbabwe and Ireland next year is projected to be scrapped after Zimbabwe became unable to travel to Pakistan.

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• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) are now working on an alternate window.
• The tri-series was part of Pakistan's preparations for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
• Ireland, meanwhile, is scheduled to compete in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in February next year as it looks to secure a place in the tournament.
• The schedule for the qualifiers is due to be confirmed on October 1, and a series against Pakistan would additionally support Ireland prepare for the event.

According to Cricinfo, Zimbabwe's participation in the Pakistan-hosted series has fallen through due to commercial reasons. Pakistani Shooter Books Place in Asian Games Final.

For context, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) are now working on an alternate window.

Meanwhile, the tri-series could instead be reduced to a bilateral series between Pakistan and Ireland. Although the possibility of that match has now receded, a one-off Test had additionally been under consideration.

"The PCB and Cricket Ireland are currently working through a revised schedule for the tour, and details will be made available shortly, " a Cricket Ireland spokesperson informed Cricinfo.

Notably, the tri-series was part of Pakistan's preparations for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. It is scheduled to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. Pakistan's Upcoming Tri-Series Reportedly in Doubt.

Pakistan is additionally scheduled to play a home ODI tri-series next month against Sri Lanka and England. While another five-match series in England next summer has already been confirmed, the PCB is additionally working to arrange a five-match bilateral series against Bangladesh.

Notably, the schedule for the qualifiers is due to be confirmed on October 1, and a series against Pakistan would additionally support Ireland prepare for the event. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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