Pakistan are set to lose money on England's first tour of the country for 17 years, with astronomical security costs enabling the seven-match T20 series to take place. The tourists have been given presidential-level protection, meaning the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have forked out a whopping £4.4million.
This is a financial hit they are willing to take however, given the desire for the country to host other Test-playing nations on a consistent basis once again. Following the ambush of the Sri Lanka team bus by terrorists in Lahore in 2009, Pakistan did not stage any Test matches for a decade and their home matches were mostly held in the United Arab Emirates.
But since 2015, teams have gradually returned to the country, as the likes of Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia have played against the 1992 World Champions. England are the latest side to tour and have started their seven-match T20 series in the best possible way.
