A few months back, as the PCB began looking for venues to host their home games, it was becoming increasingly clear that England as a venue was not at the top of the PCB’s list, due to the costs of staying and playing here. Stani Army did suggest at the time that the ECB and PCB should go to all lengths and try to make it happen as it would be a guaranteed success for all parties due to the large Pakistani community in England.

The Twenty20 World Cup has since shown how Pakistan games in England would easily fill grounds and provide an electric atmosphere.

It is sad but understandable to some extent, why Pakistan will not be hosting games in Pakistan, yet Stani Army is glad that the games will be brought over here to England where the Test matches for one, will certainly be attended by more fans than they would have been back in Pakistan.

I’m not just saying that because I can now go and watch them, honestly.

Pakistan in England:

- Two Tests and two Twenty20 Internationals versus Australia, July 2010.

- Four Tests, five ODIs and two TwentyT20 Internationals in August and September, 2010.

Venues are yet to be confirmed but I strongly suggest Lords and the Oval (ahem).