Telecommunications company WorldCall is the title sponsor for the Pakistan - England Twenty20 International (T20I) matches at Dubai Sports City on 19 and 20 February.

Bank Alfalah has also been confirmed as the presenting sponsor for the series, repeating its role from the One-Day International and T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in November 2009.

These agreements mean the series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be known as the WorldCall T-20 Challenge presented by Bank Alfalah.

Pakistan is the current world champion in the shortest international form of the game after securing the ICC World Twenty20 title in England last June.

This month's matches will be the two teams' final outings in the Twenty20 format before the next ICC World Twenty20 tournament in the Caribbean in April and May so they assume vital importance in terms of preparation for that global event.

Tickets prices for the matches start at AED75 (Friday 19 February) and AED50 (Saturday 20 February) and go up to AED500 (Friday) and AED400 (Saturday) and they are now available through www.boxofficeme.com, www.ticketingboxoffice.com or by calling +971 4 367 6520.

Corporate hospitality packages are also available and details can be obtained by contacting Ms Ekta Hutton at Dubai Sports City on +971 4 425 1111.

Both matches start at 1800 local time with gates opening at 1500.

Commenting on the announcement of commercial partners for the upcoming matches, Dubai Sports City President Khalid Al Zarooni said: “We are delighted that WorldCall and Bank Alfalah are sponsoring the Pakistan - England matches.

"To have such prestigious companies involved in this series reflects the quality of the teams that are coming to play at Dubai Sports City.

"Thanks to our telecast agreement with TEN Sports the matches will be seen throughout the region and around the world.

"We believe the WorldCall T-20 Challenge presented by Bank Alfalah will be a great showcase for Twenty20 International cricket and yet another excellent illustration of what an outstanding facility we have here at Dubai Sports City."

The Chief Executive Officer of WorldCall - an Omantel company - Babar Ali Syed said: "WorldCall is proud to be the title sponsor of this vital Twenty20 International series, the last one for both sides before Pakistan defends its ICC World Twenty20 title in the West Indies in April and May. 

"With players determined to cement their places for that prestigious tournament it is certain the quality and intensity of the cricket will be high and that should ensure we are in for a great spectacle that will be enjoyed by fans at the stadium and followers all around the world."

Tariq Mir of Bank Alfalah, said: "Bank Alfalah has a long history supporting cricket in the Middle East and Asia and we are delighted to be associated once again with action at Dubai Sports City through our presenting sponsorship of the Pakistan - England series. 

"As these matches are so close to the ICC World Twenty20 event in the Caribbean it means they have huge significance for both sides and that should ensure they will be hard-fought and entertaining."

Media wishing to cover the action must complete the relevant forms and return them by close of business on Monday 8 February.

The media accreditation form, as well as information detailing accreditation policy, can be found at http://www.dxbsport.com/articledisplay.asp?id=82

Any media with questions relating to accreditation can contact Dubai Sports City on +971 4 425 1111, extension 261.

Anyone wishing to receive copy of the sponsor logo should email Mikele Ugarte at Wallis Marketing Consultants (email address below).

For further information, please contact:

Mikele Ugarte

Consultant

Wallis Marketing Consultants

Tel: +971 4 390 1950 (office)

Email: Mikele.ugarte@wallis-mc.com

Brian Murgatroyd

Dubai Sports City

Tel: +971 4 425 1111, extension 620

Mobile: +971 55 349 3698

Email: brianm@dxbsport.com

About WorldCall

WorldCall Telecom Limited (WTL), an Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), is a telecom and multimedia service provider in Pakistan.

WorldCall launched its business in June 1996 with payphone operations. Amid fundamental shifts in technology and industry, innovation and dedication led it to growth in diversified businesses with a range of services designed to serve the needs of the local market.

From Cable Broadband to Wireless Broadband, from Cable TV to Video on Demand, from LDI (Long Distance International) services and fiber optic network to wireless local loop telephony, WTL has crossed a number of milestones.

WTL offers an array of services under three major service categories – Data, Entertainment and Voice.

WTL became an associate company of Omantel after acquisition of major share holdings by Omantel in 2008. Today WorldCall Telecom has become synonymous with innovation, dedication, and reliability in Pakistan.

Further details about WorldCall Telecom Limited can be found at: http://www.worldcall.com.pk/

About Bank Alfalah

Bank Alfalah Limited was incorporated in June 1992 and commenced its banking operations in November 1997.

The bank’s registered office is in Karachi and has 195 branches in 74 cities, including in Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

The products it offers range from general and Islamic banking to a comprehensive list of financial services and consumer finance.

Further details about Bank Alfalah can be found at: http://bankalfalah.com/index.asp