England to tour from Oct 25

Published April 9, 2005

KARACHI, April 8: England cricket team will be touring Pakistan from Octr 25 to Dec 23 to play three Tests, five one-day international and a couple of warm-up games, chairman PCB Shaharyar M. Khan said on Friday.

The PCB chief told reporters that the dates for the tour have been sent to England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

He said ECB had turned down Pakistan’s request of four Test and three ODIs on ground because they want their return home for Christmas.—APP

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