LAHORE: The trophy for the PAK vs NZ T20I series has been unveiled on Thursday here at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium.
The glittering trophy was revealed by Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam and his New Zealand counterpart Tom Latham as both the captains posed with the trophy.
Earlier, both teams were brought to the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore under tight security to partake in the three-hour-long final training session.
According to the details, players from both squads engaged in rigorous batting, fielding and bowling drills to give the final touches to their preparations.
New Zealand tour of Pakistan is comprised of five-match each T20I and ODI series, scheduled to be played in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
Lahore will host the first three PAK vs NZ T20Is, Rawalpindi will host the remaining two T20Is and as many ODIs whereas Karachi to host the last three ODIs.
PAK vs NZ Series schedule:
14 Apr – 1st T20I, Lahore
15 Apr – 2nd T20I, Lahore
17 Apr – 3rd T20I, Lahore
20 Apr – 4th T20I, Rawalpindi
24 Apr – 5th T20I, Rawalpindi
27 Apr – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
29 Apr – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
3 May – 3rd ODI, Karachi
5 May – 4th ODI, Karachi
7 May – 5th ODI, Karachi
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LAHORE: Preparations for the upcoming PAK vs NZ T20I series have entered the final stages at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL) here.
With Pakistan’s home white-ball season about to kick off with a five-match T20I and ODI series against New Zealand, the preparations are in full swing at the iconic GSL which will host the first three T20Is of the five-match series.
According to the details, the ground staff is working on the outfield, enclosures, stadium building and most importantly on the pitch.
The international and local broadcasting crew has also raced their preparations and have begun installation at the stadium.
Digital boundaries are also being installed whereas large posters of cricketers are also being posted across the stadium.
It is pertinent to mention that the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore will host the first three PAK vs NZ T20Is, scheduled on April 14, 15 and 17.
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LAHORE: The heavy and persistent rainfall in the city on Sunday has affected the training camp of the Netherlands-bound national ODI squad for the second consecutive day.
According to the details, the scheduled training camp was called off due to a wet outfield at the Gaddafi Stadium which propelled the Pakistan squad to continue with the indoor practice sessions at the National High Performace Centre (NHPC).
Earlier on Saturday, the first day of the national team’s training camp was also hampered by the rain, forcing the players to train in the indoor hall of NHPC.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan will play a three-match away ODI series against the Netherlands from August 16 to 21. The side will depart for Amsterdam in the wee hours of Friday, August 12.
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Lahore: Pakistan will train here at Gaddafi Stadium for the last time before leaving for UAE to participate in T20 World Cup.
According to details, the national squad will now attend a practice session at Gaddafi Stadium today instead of a scenario-based match
A two-hour-long practice session will start at 5 p.m. Green Shirts will leave for Dubai at 11 a.m tomorrow. The squad will leave for the airport from the local hotel at 7 a.m.
It must be noted that Pakistan will play the first warm-up match on October 18 in Dubai against the West Indies. The second will take place on October 20 in Abu Dhabi against South Africa.
Pakistan will officially start T20 World Cup campaign match against arch-rivals India in Dubai on October 24.