Pakistan has given confirmation on their participation in the NZ tri series

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ramiz Raja has said that Pakistan will participate in the New Zealand tri-series before the October World Cup kick starts in Australia. He said that after they received the confirmation dates from the touring England side, they confirmed their participation in the tri-nation T20 series that will be hosted by New Zealand. 

He said that his team will have a good opportunity to plat a few internationals before they gear up for the World Cup. Apart from this, the chairman has also made up his mind to get Matthew Hayden on board for the World Cup. Hayden will meet the team in New Zealand.