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Pakistan team arrive in Dubai for Test series against Sri Lanka

September 24, 2017

DUBAI, Sep 24 (INP) A 16- member Pakistan Cricket team reached the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, where they are to play the series against Sri Lanka. The national team arrived in Dubai today via Emirates flight 623. The team comprises 16 players and nine officials. The first Test starts in Abu Dhabi from Thursday (Sept 28). The second Test -- a day-night affair -- will be played in Dubai from October 6. The two teams will also play five one-day internationals and three Twenty20s, the last of which is scheduled to be in Lahore on October 29. The Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka was announced on Saturday, comprising five uncapped players including fast bowler Mir Hamza. Spin-bowling all-rounder Bilal Asif and left-arm Mohammad Asghar were the other players in the squad yet to play in Tests. INP/AH