"Playing at home is different altogether and when you play Test matches in the third country, its never going to be the same," Amarnath said.

"They have signed some contract with Dubai but its never going to be the same," he said.

Amarnath said Pakistan not playing a single Test match this year was sad as the lack of international cricket in the country after the recent bomb blasts would affect the prospect of the youngsters dreaming to represent the nation.

"It's very sad for the Pakistan cricket, the country and the people. Sportsmen like to continue with their activities.

But such incidents hamper the prospect of the younger players who are dreaming to represent the country," he said.

However, the 1983 World Cup hero hoped that things will settle down in Pakistan very soon and the players have a series at home.

"I can only pray that things get better in Pakistan and the players play more cricket as it is definitely missing. I hope that things will settle down and they have series in Pakistan," he said.