New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice in 2022 and 2023

The Kiwis have agreed to 10 white-ball matches in addition to the two Tests and three ODIs scheduled for the end of next year

Pakistan will welcome back New Zealand twice for multi-format series over the next two years.

The Kiwis pulled out of an eight-match white-ball tour scheduled for September and October on the eve of the first one-day international due to security concerns.

But they have committed to returning in 2022 and 2023 for a combined 15 matches.

As per the future tours programme, they were already due to tour Pakistan for two Tests and three ODIs in December 2022 and January 2023.

The matches will go towards the World Test Championship and Cricket World Cup Super League, respectively.

Kane Williamson's side will now also play five more 50-over games, that will contribute to the world rankings, and a quintet of T20Is in April 2023 to make up for pulling out of the tour earlier in the year.

“I am pleased with the outcomes of our discussions and negotiations, and thank Martin Snedden and his board for their understanding and support," said PCB chair Ramiz Raja.

"This reflects the strong, cordial and historic relations the two boards have and reconfirms Pakistan’s status as an important member of the cricket fraternity."

New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White: "Our respective chairmen, Ramiz Raja and Martin Snedden, had very fruitful and constructive discussions while in Dubai, further strengthening the bond between the two organisations.

"It’s good to be going back."

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