Ramiz Raja said England will come to Pakistan in September to play a seven-match T20I series. We have decided to play the series in New Zealand after the date of their tour has been finalized.

“I wanted the team to play more matches in Australian conditions before the World Cup. Now our players will get a chance to play more in those conditions, to find their right chemistry.

The Pakistan cricket team will leave for New Zealand on October 4 to take part in the tri-series. The New Zealand Cricket Board will announce the schedule of the series very soon. The top two teams will advance to the final.

On the coaching situation of the team, Ramiz Raja said Saqlain will continue to be the head coach as usual as per his one-year contract. A year later, he may not be seen in this role due to domestic cricket and other responsibilities.

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden is expected to join Pakistan’s coaching panel ahead of the World Cup. Mohammad Yousuf will work with Babar Azam as a batting coach.

Ramiz Raja also said, “Since we beat India by 10 wickets in the first match of the last T20 World Cup, we have earned a global reputation by playing great cricket. Since that win against India, we have been getting more support and respect from people. This has never happened before in Pakistan cricket.