Pakistan plan New Zealand series in UAE

Pakistan have planned four ODIs and two Twenty20s against New Zealand in UAE next month after Ijaz Butt, the Pakistan board chairman, finalised on a neutral venue option for the limited-overs leg of the series which will be followed by Tests in New Zealand in November. The schedule will be confirmed once New Zealand Cricket approve the plans.

Butt visited UAE earlier this month to discuss hosting fees for the matches. "We have held successful discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials and have planned four one-day matches in Abu Dhabi and two Twenty20 matches in Dubai," Butt said. Abu Dhabi will host the one-dayers and Dubai will host the Twenty20s.

All tours to Pakistan were put on hold following security concerns in the country. New Zealand agreed to allow Pakistan to be the 'home' team for the three-Test series starting November 24 in Dunedin.

Pakistan also hosted Australia for five ODIs and Twenty20 in UAE in May this year.