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The schedule of both the series is expected in the second week of August, T20 matches will be played in Lahore, Karachi, a Test is likely to be hosted by Multan.

Pakistan assures English delegation of foolproof security arrangements. A 4-member delegation of the English Cricket Board returned home, the guests reviewed the arrangements including security at the news of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Multan, during which they visited airports, routes, stadiums, were also briefed by high level government agencies and PCB officials, the guests enjoyed the traditional hospitality of Pakistanis.

Sources said that the ECB designated officials have expressed satisfaction over the arrangements, the delegation will now submit a detailed report to its board officials in the light of which the final decision on the schedule of 3 Tests will be taken after the 7-match T20 series between Pakistan and England in September and the World Cup in Australia in October, November, the formal announcement is expected in the second week of August.

According to sources, t20 series matches will be played in Lahore and Karachi, Test 3 will be held on different news, a long format match is likely to be hosted by Multan. The England team last came to Pakistan in 2005, so after 17 years the PCB will get a chance to host again.

It may be recalled that the English squad was scheduled to come to Pakistan for the T20 series before the T20 World Cup last year. When New Zealand cricket called back its squad justifying security, England also refused to tour, adding 2 additional T20Matches to this year"s Tour to compensate for the loss.