Pakistan to host first day night test against West Indies.



Pakistan on Thursday introduced the time table for their series in opposition to the West Indies inside the United Arab Emirates starting subsequent month, which encompass their first-ever day-night test.

The series, which runs from September 23 to November 3, consists of 3 Twenty20 internationals and as many one-day and exams, the spotlight being the day-night time check in Dubai in October.

Australia hosted the primary-ever day-night time time take a look at at Adelaide towards New Zealand in November remaining 12 months, with excessive attendance figures as it drew enthusiasts who may want to watch the in shape after their operating hours.

The international Cricket Council (ICC) is making an attempt to restore waning interest in the 5-day activity with the day-night time time innovation, and termed the Adelaide take a look at a "huge fulfillment".

Australia may host  day-night time tests in opposition to South Africa and then Pakistan during their domestic season, beginning in November.
The PCB had offered to host the Twenty20s in Pakistan, however the West Indies refused on safety fears.

Pakistan's plans to host the day-night time test have been made after they agreed to play Australia.

The West Indies take a look at will supply them their first taste of playing an international healthful with the new red balls used within the day-night test ultimate year.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated in a announcement it "will host its first ever day-night time test healthful from October 13-17 to be played with the red ball beneath lights on the Dubai cricket stadium".

The West Indies will music up for the day-night time check with a 3-day side game in Sharjah, moreover beneath lights.

The PCB had supplied to host the Twenty20s in Pakistan, but the West Indies refused on safety fears.

Pakistan has not hosted any international cricket — barring 3 one-days and as many Twenty20s in opposition to minnows Zimbabwe in also can ultimate yr — for the reason that an extremist attack at the Sri Lankan bus in March 2009.

however gambling all their fits within the impartial venues of the UAE, Pakistan rose to number one inside the test ratings in advance this week after drawing their four-match collection in competition to England 2-2.
'Landmark success for Pakistan'

"this will be a landmark success to host day-night time take a look at," PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan said, inclusive of that he expected the check to attract a outstanding range of fanatics in stadium.

"Pakistan is presently at top inside the take a look at rating. I agree with this can be an awesome enchantment for lovers to come lower back and watch the primary take a look at crew," the PCB leader said.

The chairman in addition termed the contest as an opportunity to prepare for the crimson ball check in the direction of Australia at Brisbane's Gabba floor later inside the season.

"this would also assist PCB to generate revenue and gain monetary rewards," Khan brought.
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