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    "editor1": "<p>Karachi:&nbsp;The West Indies Cricket Board has accepted Pakistan&#39;s proposal to play three Test matches in the upcoming series between the two sides in September-October in the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The series would now have three Tests, three ODIs and three T20 matches instead of the original itinerary of two Tests, five ODIs and two T20 internationals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>One of the Tests will be a day and night affair with the pink ball in most probably Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;The day-night Test is also on and we have plans to have at least 10 day-night First Class matches in our domestic season this year with the pink ball so that the players can get accustomed to Tests under lights,&quot; Pakistan board official said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pakistan has hosted its home series since 2009 at neutral venues mainly UAE due to other teams refusing to tour Pakistan because of security concerns.<\/p>\r\n",
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