CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -“We are pleased that the Cricket Australia Board has formally approved their side’s five-week tour itinerary and confirmed that their best available players will visit Pakistan for the first time in 24 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Australian cricket team is now in Pakistan for its first tour of the country in 24 years, preparing for a fully-fledged bilateral series that begins today.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ireland will be the fourth international cricket team to visit Pakistan in 2022 after Australia, West Indies and England men’s sides toured earlier this year.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two neighbours last played a bilateral white-ball contest back in 2012 when the Pakistan travelled to India for three T20Is and three ODIs. India last travelled to Pakistan in 2008 for the 50-over Asia Cup.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pakistan’s first Test match was played in Delhi in October 1952 as part of a five Test series which India won 2–1. Pakistan made their first tour of England in 1954 and drew the series 1–1 after a memorable victory at The Oval in which fast bowler Fazal Mahmood took 12 wickets.