In order to better prepare for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, Pakistan has made the decision to postpone a two-match home Test series against the West Indies until 2025, as confirmed by officials on Tuesday.

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that the national team will now engage in an additional 10 T20 matches against New Zealand during the 2023-24 season. Meanwhile, a home series consisting of two Tests and three T20s against the West Indies will be rescheduled to January 2025.

This strategic decision aims to provide the best possible preparation opportunities for the T20 World Cup in 2024, according to a statement from the board.

Pakistan and New Zealand will compete in T20 matches in Auckland (Jan 12), Hamilton (Jan 14), Dunedin (Jan 17), and Christchurch (Jan 19 and 21).

Additionally, New Zealand is scheduled to make a return visit to Pakistan in April 2024 for a series of five T20 matches.

The next T20 World Cup is set to take place in the West Indies and the United States in June 2024.

Prior to that, Pakistan’s cricket calendar includes three T20 matches against the Netherlands, two against Ireland, and four against England—all of which will be played away from home.

The PCB has also announced that the women’s team will embark on a tour to New Zealand in December, participating in three T20 matches and three ODIs.