The West Indies have offered to play Pakistan in two Tests in neutral Abu Dhabi next month, a top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Thursday.

"We hope the proposal materialises and we find some sponsor for the Test matches," PCB's newly appointed chairman Ijaz Butt told the Associated Press.

"It will give our players an ideal opportunity to play some international cricket after a long layoff," Butt added.

Pakistan have not played a Test since December last year, when they drew against India at Bangalore.

Australia, who have not toured Pakistan for 11 years, postponed their scheduled tour to the Asian country earlier this year due to security reservations.

Pakistan's hosting of the Champions Trophy was also postponed until next year because many teams were worried about security in Pakistan after a spate of bombings.

"We have to pay the West Indies Cricket Board (for the Test matches) according to the ICC regulations and for that we are looking for sponsors," Butt said.

"The time is very short, but I am hopeful something positive will come out."

Pakistan are scheduled to play three one-day internationals against the West Indies in Abu Dhabi next month.

"If everything goes well, the Test matches will be played shortly after the ODIs in Abu Dhabi," Butt said.