Leeds: World XI coach Andy Flower is looking forward to being involved in a series that enables Pakistan fans to "see their heroes" after years of being starved of international cricket.

The former Zimbabwe captain and ex-England team director has been named as the man who will oversee a World XI that is scheduled to play three Twenty20 Internationals in Lahore next month in a bid to revive international cricket in Pakistan.

"This is important both for Pakistan cricket and for Pakistan as a country as a whole. I really feel for Pakistan fans.

"Pakistan is a major cricketing nation and it's very important for cricket there that the fans can see their heroes at home. It's something they've been starved off in recent years," Flower said.

Flower added that he was looking forward to overseeing a World XI squad imbued with a "special spirit."

"Of course they are professionals, who will be getting paid. But beyond the narrow confines of playing, I sense they are also keen to do something for Pakistan cricket.

"I think there will be a special spirit in the team," explained Flower, adding he had complete "trust" in safety arrangements overseen in part by ECB security expert Reg Dickason.