in Grenada involving team members and drugs, which had threatened to derail the visit.

Bermuda Cricket Board of Control president Ed Bailey yesterday confirmed arrangements for the two match tour, that has the current world one-day champions playing against the Bermuda national team.

This news came after Bailey had been in contact with Pakistan tour manager Khalid Mahmood, whose side begins a five day test against the West Indies today in Trinidad.

"The manager has confirmed that all the players, including their top professionals (pace bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis) will be coming,'' said Bailey.

"The tour will give the Bermuda players a chance to play against some of the best players in the world and the public a chance to witness a great team. We are happy that everything has been confirmed'' Pakistan will arrive on May 7 and play their first game the following day against Bermuda in a limited overs match at Lord's, St. David's.

The final match follows on Sunday, May 9, with Pakistan playing Bermuda at Somerset Cricket Club in another 50 overs game.