Pakistan are looking for a suitable venue to stage their one-day series against Australia later this year, an official said Saturday. Pakistan have been forced to play their home series at the neutral venues of United Arab Emirates, New Zealand and England since international cricket was halted in their country after attacks on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009. The terrorists attacks in Lahore, which left seven Sri Lankan players and their assistant coach injured and killed eight people, suspended all international cricket in Pakistan. Even before the attacks Pakistan had been a ‘no go’ zone for international teams since the 9-11 attacks on the United States which sparked security fears in and around Pakistan. Australia have not toured Pakistan since 1998, forcing them to play in Sri Lanka and Sharjah (2002) and in England in 2010. They have five one-day matches scheduled for August this year and PCB chief operating officer Subhan Ahmad said three venues were under consideration.
