Pakistan on Saturday announced a programme of three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches against New Zealand in the United Arab Emirates next month.The one-day series had to be reduced from four to three after New Zealand Cricket requested for a gap of two days between each match, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.
The first match of the series will take place on Nov. 3 in Abu Dhabi. After two more one-day matches on Nov. 6 and 9, Dubai will then host as the teams play two Twenty20 internationals on Nov. 12 and 13.
It will be Pakistan's second one-day series at a neutral venue this year after they earlier hosted Australia in the UAE in April-May.
New Zealand refused to tour Pakistan over security concerns after terrorists targeted the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore on March 3, leaving eight people dead. Seven Sri Lankan players and an assistant coach were also injured.
Even before the attacks on the Sri Lankan team, foreign teams voiced concerns over playing in Pakistan, where the army has been fighting a Taliban insurgency.
The International Cricket Council had to relocate the Champions Trophy and World Cup 2011 matches from Pakistan over security fears.
A three Test series between Pakistan and New Zealand, also scheduled to be played in Pakistan, will now be played in New Zealand in late November-December this year.
Series itinerary:Nov. 3 - First one-day international - Abu Dhabi
Nov. 6 - Second one-day international - Abu Dhabi
Nov. 9 - Third one-day international - Abu Dhabi
Nov. 12 - First Twenty20 international - Dubai
Nov. 13 - Second Twenty20 international - Dubai