England have agreed to tour Pakistan in 2021 for the first time since 2005. Since the attack on Sri Lankan team in 2009, England haven't played cricket in the country. (AFP Photo),
England and Pakistan will play two T20Is which will act a build-up to the T20 World Cup to be held in India. (AFP Photo)
Both the matches will be played in Karachi on October 14 and 15. (AFP Photo)
England will arrive in Karachi on October 12, and both the sides will then depart for India on October 16 for the T20 World Cup. (AFP Photo)
The tour is part of a reciprocal agreement between the cricket boards of the two countries. England were invited to tour in January 2021 but cost and unavailability of top players meant it wasn't possible. (AFP Photo)
The tour can be looked as England returning the favour after Pakistan toured the country amid coronavirus pandemic. (AFP Photo)
The agreement comes as a huge boost for Pakistan who have been trying hard to convince top cricketing nations to start touring the country again. (AFP Photo)