All three UAE cricket venues set to host all format matches for first time

All three UAE cricket venues set to host all format matches for first time

ABU DHABI: All three international cricket venues in United Arab Emirates are set to
witness best of action for the first time, with Pakistan hosting series against Sri Lanka & England in the country.

"Never before has a series been held in a neutral country where all international stadiums in the country will be used for Tests as well as One-day series. It is indeed going to be a great treat for UAE cricket fans," Emirates Cricket Board ECB administrator, Mazhar Khan said.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium, Dubai International Cricket Stadium & Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host ODIs and Test matches of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan England series & 16 nation Twenty20 World

Cup Qualifiers. Sharjah stadium has staged maximum number of ODIs and also hosted Test matches in the past.

Pakistan series against Sri Lanka will be held from mid-October to November end, England will play from January 7 till February 27 in the UAE. ECB Chief Executive Dilawar Mani hoped cricket series will provide a good opportunity to fans here to watch them in action.