The attack left eight people, mostly cops, dead besides injuring several cricketers and one team official.

The ICC was forced to shift the Champions Trophy from Pakistan to South Africa and also relocated 14 World Cup 2011 matches which were supposed to be hosted by Pakistan because of security fears.

Pakistan, which hosted its one-day series against Australia in UAE this summer, has also been forced to play three 'home' Tests against New Zealand in New Zealand in late November-December.

The PCB will host New Zealand for four one-dayers and two Twenty20 games in Dubai and Abu Dhabi next month.