Preparations underway at MCG for upcoming Pakistan vs. Australia series

Preparations are in full swing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as the venue gears up for the highly anticipated white-ball cricket series between Pakistan and Australia next month. Following a season of Australian football matches during the winter, the MCG has commenced the installation of drop-in pitches specifically for the cricket series.

The ground staff has started the process of removing football poles and preparing the playing squares to accommodate the cricket pitches, ensuring that everything is set for the upcoming cricket season. The season will officially kick off on November 4 with the white-ball series featuring Pakistan.

In addition to the Pakistan-Australia matches, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting lineup of fixtures at the MCG and other venues. The series continues with a match between India A and Australia A starting on November 7, leading up to the historic Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia on December 26.

Furthermore, the Women's Ashes series is scheduled to begin on January 30, which will feature a highly anticipated day-night Test match between the Australian and English women's teams.

Pakistan vs Australia white-ball series schedule:

ODI Series:

• November 4: MCG, Melbourne (Day/Night)
• November 8: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Day/Night)
• November 10: Perth Stadium, Perth (Day/Night)

T20I Series:

• November 14: The Gabba, Brisbane (Night)
• November 16: SCG, Sydney (Night)
• November 18: Bellerive Oval, Hobart (Night)