LONDON, (Reuters) – Pakistan and Australia will play  two test matches and two Twenty20 internationals in England next  July, the English Cricket Board said yesterday.

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.