LONDON: Pakistan and Australia will play two test matches and two Twenty20 internationals in England next July, the English Cricket Board said on Friday.

Pakistan have been forced to seek matches in overseas venues after violent attacks in their homeland led to the removal of 2011 World Cup matches in their country.

Twenty20 world champions Pakistan also went without test cricket in 2008 due to visiting nations cancelling tours.

'The Pakistan team performed outstandingly well in the World T20 tournament in England and were worthy world champions,' ECB chairman Giles Clark said in a statement.

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

England are also scheduled to host Pakistan for four test matches, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20 internationals in August and September 2010.