UAE Test series on the horizon for England

England could be set to play Test cricket in the United Arab Emirates for the first time as the Pakistan Cricket Board seeks a neutral venue for the 2012 series.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Oct 2010, 10:51 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2010, 10:51 BST

Pakistan have been forced to play their home series on foreign soil since the gun attack on a Sri Lanka team bus before the Lahore Test in March last year.

Emirates Cricket Board chief executive Dilawar Mani revealed he has been asked to host England's tour, which is scheduled to begin in January 2012 and include three Tests and five one-day internationals, as well as Sri Lanka's trip in October next year.

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"I've had a very brief discussion with the Pakistan Cricket Board management in this regard," Mani said. "I told them that if you look at Pakistan's home series according to the Future Tours Programme, they are to host Sri Lanka in October next year and England in early 2012.

"Ideally if they could commit that to the EC (Emirates Cricket) now, then our facilities could be more prepared. Everyone will benefit for we will have the time to sell sponsorships, commercialise the arrangements. We can also ensure the grounds are there and take care of any shortcomings."

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