Pakistan to Host Test Cricket After 10 Years As Sri Lanka Agree For Two-Match Series

More than a decade after international cricket was banned in the country due to the ghastly terror attack in Lahore, Pakistan is set to host its first Test since March 2009 with Sri Lanka confirming their two-Test tour starting December 11. The two Tests will be held in Rawalpindi from December 11 to 15 and Karachi between December 19 and 23.

Sri Lanka, in September-October, toured Pakistan for three ODIs and three T20Is. With 10 players citing security concerns, Lahiru Thirimanne led a near second-string side which blanked Pakistan 3-0 in the T20Is. The last time Pakistan played a Test at home was incidentally against Sri Lanka and was in fact the same game in which the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked.

“This is a fabulous news for Pakistan cricket and its reputation of being as safe and secure as any other country in the world. We are thankful to Sri Lanka Cricket for agreeing to send their team for the longer version of the game,” PCB Director (International Cricket) Zakir Khan said in a statement.