PCB announces fixtures for ODI series against Australia

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are slated to play ODI series against in the UAE, beginning March 22.

Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the fixtures for the five-match series, which will be played in Sharjah, and between March 22 and 31.

Both the teams will look to prime their sides before the imminent 2019 ICC in England and Wales, starting May 30.

sit at the fifth position in the ODI rankings, while are marginally behind at the sixth.

Last time these two teams engaged in battle in this format was on the Australian soil in 2017, with romping home with 4-1.

"Australia are the world champions and this series will provide the Pakistan team an opportunity to assess their preparations," said Pakistan's

Prior to the commencement of the series, Australia will take on in two T20Is and a five-match ODI series, beginning February 24.

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First Published: Sun, February 10 2019. 19:25 IST