New Zealand was the first country outside India to tour Pakistan
NZC had been working to implement a bio-secure bubble to resume international cricket in the country post the coronavirus-forced hiatus.
In the coming season, CEO David White said on Friday, New ZealandCricket has earned the green light from its government to host international cricket, which includes series against the West Indies and Pakistan.
Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand given the green light.
NZC had been working to implement a bio-secure bubble, similar to the one England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) created successfully in their recently concluded season in order to resume international cricket in the country post the coronavirus-forced hiatus.
NZC has received Government approval to proceed with plans to host international touring sides this summer, in line with prescribed health protocols and beginning with @windiescricket and @TheRealPCB. Details of the upcoming summer’s schedule will be announced early next week. pic.twitter.com/0ROc1ghjTs
“NZC has received Government approval to proceed with plans to host international touring sides this summer, in line with prescribed health protocols and beginning with @windiescricket and @TheRealPCB,” the BlackCaps wrote on their official Twitter handle.
New Zealand is expected to host West Indies and Pakistan for a Test and T20 series respectively, according to the latest Future Tours Program (FTP). The permission to host foreign tours comes as a huge financial boost for the company, White said.
The Black Caps were also set to fly to Australia for an ODI series, but due to the pandemic, the fixture was deferred to next summer on Friday (2021-22). The 14-day isolation handled on both sides of Tasmania is a challenge. “We partnered with Cricket Australia to meet our commitments the next year,” said White.
Teams from Pakistan and West Indies will need to undergo a phased isolation period upon arrival. New Zealand players returning from the Indian Premier League, will also have to isolate themselves for the first three days in their hotel rooms.
Six of the top cricketers in the world, including Captain Kane Williamson, pacers Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson, are currently playing in the Indian Premier League, which will close on November 10.
One of the world’s least affected areas in New Zealand.
In the coming season, CEO David White said on Friday, New Zealand Cricket has earned the green light from its government to host international cricket, which includes series against the West Indies and Pakistan.
NZC had been working to implement a bio-secure bubble, similar to the one England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) created successfully in their recently concluded season in order to resume international cricket in the country post the coronavirus-forced hiatus.
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“NZC has received Government approval to proceed with plans to host international touring sides this summer, in line with prescribed health protocols and beginning with @windiescricket and @TheRealPCB,” the BlackCaps wrote on their official Twitter handle.
New Zealand is expected to host West Indies and Pakistan for a Test and T20 series respectively, according to the latest Future Tours Program (FTP). The permission to host foreign tours comes as a huge financial boost for the company, White said.
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The Black Caps were also set to fly to Australia for an ODI series, but due to the pandemic, the fixture was deferred to next summer on Friday (2021-22). The 14-day isolation handled on both sides of Tasmania is a challenge. “We partnered with Cricket Australia to meet our commitments the next year,” said White.
Teams from Pakistan and West Indies will need to undergo a phased isolation period upon arrival. New Zealand players returning from the Indian Premier League, will also have to isolate themselves for the first three days in their hotel rooms.
Six of the top cricketers in the world, including Captain Kane Williamson, pacers Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson, are currently playing in the Indian Premier League, which will close on November 10.
One of the world’s least affected areas in New Zealand.
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