Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed its first tour of Pakistan since 1998, locking in a three-Test series despite lingering security concerns.

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Australia will play Tests -- in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore -- fresh off the back of a comprehensive home Ashes victory against England.

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They will also play three one day internationals and a T20 capping the month-long tour on April 5.

"The tour will proceed for the first time in 24 years. This is a historic occasion and important for the global growth and health of the game," said Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley.

The tour will be a huge boost for Pakistan, which was hit hard when New Zealand and England abandoned recent tours over security concerns

Cricket-mad Pakistan has struggled to entice foreign sides back after home internationals were suspended after a deadly terror attack on the Sri Lanka Test side in 2009.

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Pakistan were forced to play their home international matches abroad -- mostly in the United Arab Emirates -- until 2015 when normal service tentatively resumed.

"We are looking forward to an exciting series between two world-class teams," said Hockley.

The fixtures are:

  • March 4-8: 1st Test, Rawalpindi
  • March 12-16: 2nd Test, Karachi
  • March 21-25: 3rd Test, Lahore
  • March 29: 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
  • March 31: 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
  • April 2: 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
  • April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi
     
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