RAWALPINDI: A 35-members Australian squad has reached Pakistan after a gap of 24 years, for the historic tour, which will roll into action on the fourth of March at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The touring side will undergo on-arrival COVID-19 testing and will also undergo mandatory room isolation.

After the completion of the quarantine period and negative COVID-19 results, the team will then be able to hold practice sessions for the historic tour.

The Director of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zakir Khan welcomed the Aussie squad and the CEO of Cricket Australia Nick Hockley.

On the other hand, Australia’s middle-order batter Steve Smith tweeted the picture of the team landing in the country.

It is pertinent to mention here that Australia is coming to Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I in March and April this year. Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi will host a Test each while the white-ball series will only be played in Rawalpindi.