Several key New Zealand players may be absent from the upcoming T20I series between NZ vs PAK in April due to their duties in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as per sources.
NZ vs PAK Player’s to be Absent:
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Lockie Ferguson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Trent Boult
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These Players are expected to be settled with IPL duties during New Zealand’s tour of Pakistan.
The IPL has already announced an initial schedule comprising the first 21 matches slated between March 22 and April 7.
The finalized fixture details will be revealed following the announcement of dates for the national elections by the Election Commission of India, anticipated in April and May.
With the IPL final scheduled for May 26, there will be a brief five-day gap before the commencement of the men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean on June 1.
Meanwhile, New Zealand is scheduled to tour Pakistan between April 14 and 28, with Lahore and Rawalpindi set to host the five-match series.
Pakistan Upcoming Tours and Series 2024:
- April: New Zealand to Pakistan (5 T20Is)
- May: Pakistan to the Netherlands (three T20Is), Ireland (two T20Is), and England (four T20Is)
- June: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup USA/West Indies 2024
- August: Bangladesh in Pakistan (two Tests)
- October: England in Pakistan (three Tests)
- November: Pakistan to Australia (three ODIs and three T20Is)
- November/December: Pakistan to Zimbabwe (three ODIs and three T20Is)
- December/January: Pakistan to South Africa (two Tests, three ODIs, three T20Is)