Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has reversed his decision to retire from Test cricket and will be available to face England this summer.
The 26-year-old had stepped down from the Test arena less than a fortnight ago to concentrate on his one-day game ahead of next-year's World Cup.
But following talks with Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan, a PCB spokesman confirmed: "Afridi spoke with Shaharyar Khan who, after a long discussion, convinced him his decision was not in his own interest or that of the team. "
It is thought the threat of having his central contract reviewed sparked a u-turn.
A statement issued on behalf of Khan said he had assured Afridi that the PCB would be sensitive to the pressures that had led to his earlier decision.
Afridi agreed to respond to the PCB chairman's call and dedicated himself to the success of the team.
Afridi, who is set to play for Ireland in county cricket's C&G Trophy, will link up with the Pakistan squad in June for their tour of England, which includes four Tests, five one-day internationals and one Twenty20 game against the hosts.
A big-hitting lower-order batsman, Afridi holds the world record for the fastest one-day hundred - which came off 37 balls against Sri Lanka in Nairobi 10 years ago.
However, his 224 limited overs international appearances dwarf his 24 Test caps, and he was dropped for a recent match against Sri Lanka.
