PCB trying to arrange Test series in England

The Pakistan Cricket Board is in talks with its counterparts in England and Australia to
arrange separate Test series against the two countries in England.

PCB sources said that efforts were on to clinch a deal with the ECB under which Pakistan would play its Test series against Australia during its tour of England next year.

"England has invited Pakistan for a short tour next year and is also ready to consider organising the Pakistan and Australia Test series," one source said.

The Test series against Australia may be held in July.     

"The board is making efforts to secure maximum quality  engagements for the national team. They are quietly working behind the scenes to clinch these deals which would be a big boost for Pakistan cricket and for the reputation of the board," the source stated.

The Test series against Australia would be the one the world champions were supposed to play in Pakistan last year. Australia didn't tour Pakistan because of security concerns of their players. They will play the one-day leg of the series at Abu Dhabi and Dubai from April 22 while the Tests are now set to go ahead in England next year.

"It is difficult to find a window in the packed calender and understandably with no team likely to tour Pakistan in present security situation, the PCB is now trying to secure
series at neutral venues as well," the source said.