The Tests against New Zealand are likely to be held in Ahmedabad/Mumbai, Bangalore and Mohali, as per the rotation formula from October 13-31, according to Board sources.

However, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is interested in hosting a Test against South Africa and would put in a request to the Board to this effect, according to MCA sources.

The Kiwis are to play a five-match one-day series after the end of the Test series, from November 3-15, besides two tour games before the start of the back-to-back Tests.

No One-Day Internationals are scheduled against South Africa as they are to take part in the Sharjah triangular at the end of their visit along with India and Pakistan.

The Itinerary (venues to be declared later)

New Zealand

Sept 30: Arrival; Oct 3-5: vs BoardPresident's team; Oct 8-10: vs India-A; Oct 13-17: First Test; Oct 20-24: Second Test; Oct 27-31: Third and final Test; Nov 3: First One-Day International; Nov 6: Second ODI; Nov 9: Third ODI; Nov 12: Fourth ODI; Nov 15: Fifth ODI.

South Africa

Feb 17, 2000: Arrival; Feb 20-22: vs Board President's team; Feb 25-29: First Test; March 3-5: vs India-A; March 8-12: Second Test; March 15-19: Third Test.