Australian volleyball squad will touch down in Pakistan on May 26 to play a three-match Test series against the home side.
This will be the first-ever series between Pakistan and Australia.
Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob also confirmed Australia team’s visit following his Monday’s talk with the Australian Volleyball Federation (AVF) officials.
The AVF had floated the idea of playing the three-match series against Pakistan ahead of the Challenge Cup in Bahrain. The PVF agreed to play the series after receiving the offer from AVF.
“All the arrangements to hold the event in a befitting manner have been finalised that also includes security measures,” Yaqoob said.
Schedule of Australia’s tour of Pakistan
May 26 - Australian team's arrival
May 27 - Training
May 28 - First match
May 29 - Second match
May 30 - Third match
Earlier, Pakistan defeated Turkmenistan in the final of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad on Friday.
Pakistan claimed a 3-1 win with set scores of 25-21, 25-19, 20-25, and 25-14. The home side showcased strong offensive and defensive strategies, securing early leads in the first two sets.
Turkmenistan made a comeback in the third set, taking it 25-20. However, Pakistan regained control in the fourth set, decisively winning 25-14 to clinch the match.
Pakistan impressed one and all during the event by winning all six matches.