Echostar Communications Corporations and its Dish Network announced Nov. 9 that it has acquired the rights to broadcast all Pakistani cricket home games in the United States for the remainder of 2005 through 2008.

The first home tour is England’s tour of Pakistan Nov. 11 through Dec. 21. Dish Network subscribers can watch the games live on channels 457/471. All three Test Matches and five One-Day Internationals are available for the package price of $99.95. A One-Day International package is available for $79.95.

Dish Network will also offer live coverage of India’s Tour of Pakistan in early 2006.