England to stage Pakistan Tests

Australia played Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in the spring

England will stage two Tests and two Twenty20 internationals between Pakistan and Australia in July 2010.

Pakistan cannot host international cricket as the security situation prevents other teams from touring.

England and Wales Cricket Board boss Giles Clarke said: "The ECB is delighted to support Pakistan."

England will also host Pakistan for four Tests, five one-day internationals and two T20 internationals next year, taking place in August and September.

"The Pakistan team performed outstandingly well in the World T20 tournament in England and were worthy world champions," added Clarke.

"The passion of the support for their team in England demonstrated why this country is an ideal venue for these matches against Australia."

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Clarke said relationships between the ECB and the Pakistan Cricket Board were "warm" and had "developed further" under the leadership of current Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt.

Clarke has accepted the role of chairman of the ICC Pakistan Task Team, set up by the ICC to provide strategies and solutions to assist the Pakistan Cricket Board in protecting its position in international cricket.

"The Pakistan Cricket Board is faced with a very challenging situation at present and we are keen to offer all possible assistance at such a difficult time," he said.