KARACHI – The trophy for the Test series between Pakistan and New Zealandwas unveiled at National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on Sunday.
The captains for both the teams – Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Kiwi skipperTim Southee – were present at the unveiling ceremony.
The first test match between Pakistan and New Zealand will commence inKarachi on Monday. The second test match will be played in Multan from thesecond of next month.
Earlier in the day, skipper Babar Azam said that Pakistan’s playing XI willbe finalised after a discussion with interim chief selector Shahid Afridi.
He also mentioned adding three additional players in the Pakistan squad asMir Hamza and Shahnawaz Dahani and off-spinner Sajid Khan were included inthe Pakistan Test squad.
Schedule of New Zealand tour of Pakistan
26-30 December — 1st Test, Karachi
2-6 January — 2nd Test, Karachi
9 January — 1st ODI, Karachi
11 January — 2nd ODI, Karachi
13 January — 3rd ODI, Karachi




