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Zimbabwe Pulls Out of Pakistan Tri-Series, Citing 'Commercial' Reasons
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News18•30-09-2026, 16:25
Zimbabwe Pulls Out of Pakistan Tri-Series, Citing 'Commercial' Reasons
- •Zimbabwe has withdrawn from a tri-series in Pakistan, scheduled for early 2027, due to 'commercial' reasons, leaving Ireland to play a bilateral series against the hosts.
- •The ICC recently endorsed tri-series and quad-series formats to enhance the relevance of ODI cricket.
- •Pakistan is set to host Sri Lanka and England in an ODI tri-series next month, with additional series against Bangladesh and England planned.
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in discussions with former Australia pacer Shaun Tait and New Zealand batter Martin Guptill for consultancy roles.
- •Tait, who previously served as Pakistan's bowling coach, is being considered for a consultancy role, while Guptill is a strong candidate for the fielding consultant position.
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Zimbabwe cited commercial reasons for withdrawing from the tri-series involving Pakistan and Ireland scheduled for early 2027, though Ireland will still travel to play a reduced bilateral series.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly in talks with former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait for a bowling consultancy role and New Zealand batter Martin Guptill for a fielding consultant position.
Shane McDermott has already departed from his coaching role, while Ashley Noffke is set to leave Pakistan following the Asian Games 2026 campaign.
