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'When it rains, it pours': Australia's cricket tour to Pakistan in jeopardy after England, New Zealand cancellations

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New Zealand cricket association announced the decision to abandon its Pakistan tour following a New Zealand government security alert. New Zealand was visiting Pakistan for the first time in 18 years.

Pakistan's captain Babar Azam (L) and his counterpart Tom Latham (R) of New Zealand pose with the Winners Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI series 2021 trophy. Source: EPA

On one hand, there are fears that the cancellation of tours to New Zealand and England will jeopardize Pakistan's preparations for the T20 World Cup in October, and on the other hand, there are doubts about Australia's tour to Pakistan in February next year. Listen to the podcast.

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On one hand, there are fears that the cancellation of tours to New Zealand and England will jeopardize Pakistan's preparations for the T20 World Cup in October, and on the other hand, there are doubts about Australia's tour to Pakistan in February next year. Listen to the podcast.

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