SHARJAH (AFP)
New Zealand will clash with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Sharjah Cup limited-overs tournament in Sharjah from April 8-17. The tournament gives the three teams a chance to assess each other's strengths ahead of the World Cup in South Africa in February-March next year.

It will be New Zealand's second visit to this offshore desert venue in the last 12 months, having played here last April. Sharjah, which has hosted more one-day internationals (181) than any other venue in the world, is currently holding its first Test series ever between Pakistan and the West Indies.

New Zealand are expected to tour Pakistan for a Test series soon after the Sharjah Cup ends.

Sharjah Cup
April 8: Pakistan v Sri Lanka
April 9: New Zealand v Sri Lanka
April 10: Rest day
April 11: New Zealand v Pakistan
April 12: Pakistan v Sri Lanka
April 13: Rest day
April 14: New Zealand v Sri Lanka
April 15: New Zealand v Pakistan
April 16: Rest day
April 17: Final

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