The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the revised schedule for New Zealand's tour this year.
However, the PCB has not revealed the reason behind bringing forward the tour by a day.
"The Pakistan Cricket Board and New Zealand Cricket have mutually agreed to bring forward the tour of New Zealand men’s side to Pakistan by a day," the PCB said in a press release.
"The first Test of the two-match series will now commence on 26 December at the National Bank Cricket Arena Karachi and the second will be played in Multan from 3 January.
"The three ODIs will be played on 10, 12 and 14 January in Karachi."
First Test — 26-30 December at National Bank Cricket Arena Karachi
Second Test — 3-7 January at Multan Cricket Stadium
First ODI — 10 January at National Bank Cricket Arena Karachi
Second ODI — 12 January at National Bank Cricket Arena Karachi
Third ODI — 14 January at National Bank Cricket Arena Karachi
Visitors will play two matches, part of ICC Test Championship, against national side in Multan
Visitors expected to land in Islamabad on January 6, and after practice match, will depart for Multan
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