Australia rejecting the option to tour Pakistan due to security concern, has accepted to play in the neutral venue. Though Pakistan Cricket Board would lose huge money and the advantages of playing in home conditions, they had no option except to accept for neutral venue.
The tour has 5 ODI matches followed by one T20 game. Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey havae been rested while Michale Clark will lead the series.
ODI Schedule:
1st ODI: Wed Apr 22, 2009: Pakistan v. Australia at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium at 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST
2nd ODI: Fri Apr 24, 2009: Pakistan v. Australia at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium at 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST
3rd ODI: Mon Apr 27, 2009: Pakistan v. Australia at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi at 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST
4th ODI: Fri May 1, 2009: Pakistan v. Australia at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi at 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST
5th ODI: Sun May 3, 2009: Pakistan v. Australia at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi at 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST
T20 Schedule:
T20: Thu May 7, 2009: Pakistan v. Australia at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
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