Talking to APP, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said Pakistan would be hosting the 2018 World Cup matches in Pakistan and Dubai.

"Besides Pakistan seven other teams would be participating in the World Cup including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Australia, South Africa and West Indies," he said.

He said Asian teams India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal have confirmed playing matches in Pakistan while matches with European countries including Australia, South Africa and West Indies would be played in Dubai," he said and added the final would also be played in Pakistan.

He said World Cup matches to be played in Pakistan would portray and promote the soft image of the country. "This would help pave way for restoration of international sports in the country," he said.

"We are proud to host the World Cup and hopefully it would boost the effort for return of international cricket to the region," he said.

Sultan said we had requested the Prime Minister of Pakistan for financial assistance for the successful holding of World Cup.

"We had written a letter to the Prime Minister in which we have requested for financial assistance and for the early visa process of the international teams touring here," he said.