For comparison, India play 37 Tests, England play 46 and Australia play 40. Even Bangladesh, still considered as one of the minnows by many, play 35 Tests; 25% more than Pakistan. Again for comparison, arch-rivals India play 61 ODIs, West Indies play 62 and Sri Lanka play 48. Pakistan also play 38 T20Is in the four years — also the joint-lowest of the established Test-playing nations. Even Ireland play six more T20Is, while India play 61, West Indies 55 and New Zealand play 49.

Source: The Express Tribune December 13, 2017 12:22 UTC