A-teams from India, Pakistan and New Zealand will tour Australia for a the top end series – comprising Twenty20, one-day and four-day fixtures – to be held in Darwin and Cairns in July 2006
Cricinfo staff08-Dec-2005A-teams from India, Pakistan and New Zealand will tour Australia for a the top end series – comprising Twenty20, one-day and four-day fixtures – to be held in Darwin and Cairns in July 2006.As part of the program, local representative teams from Queensland and the Northern Territory will take part in the series, providing participants with an excellent opportunity to gain experience against some of international cricket’s aspirants.James Sutherland, CEO of Cricket Australia, said the series will be a perfect occasion for cricket fans in Darwin and Cairns to enjoy international cricket in their own backyard. “Having four international teams taking part during what is a relatively quiet time on the international cricket program ensures that some of the world’s best cricketers are available to take part in the series, which is a fantastic boost for cricket fans in Darwin and Cairns.”
June 30 India v NT Prime Minister’s XI (four-day match) Marrara Stadium July5 Pakistan v India (Twenty/20) Marrara Stadium July5 Australia v New Zealand (Twenty/20) Marrara Stadium July 7 Pakistan v India (one-day match) Marrara Stadium July 7 New Zealand v Northern Territories (one-day match) to be confirmed July 8 Australia v New Zealand (one-day match) Mararra Stadium July 9 Australia v Pakistan (one-day match) Marrara Stadium July 11 Pakistan v Australia (four-day match) Marrara Stadium July 12 India v New Zealand to be confirmed July 17 Pakistan v New Zealand (four-day match) Cairns July 18 India v Australia (four-day game) Cairns July 22 Pakistan v Queensland (one-day match) Cairns July 23 Aus v Ind (one-day match) Cairns July 25 Pak v NZ (one-day match) Cairns July 26 Ind v NZ (one-day match ) Cairns July 28 Ind v NZ (Twenty/20) Cairns July 28 Aus v Pak (Twenty/20) Cairns