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
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