Pakistan is ready to host the longest format of the game after a 10-year hiatus.
A two-match series against Sri Lanka has been confirmed for next month.
It'll be the first Test in the country since Sri Lanka's team bus was attacked in Lahore 10 years ago.
The first match will be played in Rawalpindi from December 11-15 while the second will be held in Karachi from December 19-23.
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