Dates announced for Pakistan one-dayers

The Pakistan Cricket Board has released the itinerary for the forthcoming three-way one-day series involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Some of the fixtures take place during the holy month of Ramadan, but the PCB pointed out that the crowded international schedule - the Chanpions Trophy doesn't finish until Sept 25 - reduced the options.

The tournament starts on Sept 30, and climaxes in a final at Lahore on Oct 16.

Fixtures:
Sept 30 - Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Multan
Oct 3 - Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Peshawar
Oct 6 - Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Karachi
Oct 9 - Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi
Oct 11 - Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi
Oct 14 - Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Lahore (day/night)
Oct 16 - Final at Lahore (day/night)

The Zimbabweans will also play a two-day practice match (Sheikhupura, Sept 20-21) and a four-day game (Lahore, Sept 23-26) before the tournament starts.