Pakistan to host Tests against Bangladesh, England and WI in packed 2024-25 season

Pakistan will host seven Tests in 2024-25 in what is set to become their busiest red-ball international home season . Bangladesh, England and West Indies will all play Test series in Pakistan between August this year and January 2025.

The PCB announced the dates and schedule for the entire home season, which also includes hosting the Champions Trophy. However, it has released only a draft schedule for the Champions Trophy, which is expected to be held from February 19 to March 9 next year.

Pakistan's home season will begin with the arrival of Bangladesh to play two Tests - one each in Rawalpindi and Karachi - from August 21 to September 3, even though Pakistan don't play home internationals in August traditionally because of high heat and humidity. It is also in the middle of the monsoon season, which makes any cricket more vulnerable to weather interruptions. Pakistan have played only two Tests at home in August in their history - also against Bangladesh, in 2003.

After the Bangladesh tour, England will arrive to play three Tests in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi from October 7-28.

That will be followed by Pakistan's limited-overs tour  of australia  and Zimbabwe, and an all-format tour of South Africa. While the three ODIs and three T20Is in Australia will take place from November 4-18, Pakistan play a further three ODIs and three T20Is against Zimbabwe, all in Bulawayo from November 24 to December 5.