England back in Pakistan for first ODI series in two decades
The seven-match ODI tri-series featuring hosts Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka will be played from October 18 to 31
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England last played an ODI series in Pakistan in 2005.
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England have arrived in Pakistan ahead of the ODI tri-series featuring the hosts and Sri Lanka, marking their first ODI series in the country since 2005.
England last played an ODI series in Pakistan in 2005, making the upcoming tri-series their first in the country in 21 years. Their latest visit follows a Test tour two years ago, when Pakistan defeated them 2-1.
A video showing the England squad arriving in Pakistan has emerged, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcoming the players by presenting them with traditional Jinnah Caps. Joe Root was among the visitors seen wearing the traditional headwear.
The seven-match ODI tri-series runs from October 18 to 31, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match before England begin their campaign against the hosts on October 20.
The top two teams will qualify for the final, scheduled to take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 31.
What is England’s squad?
Harry Brook will captain England’s 16-member squad, which includes experienced players Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Sam Curran and Adil Rashid. Mason Crane, James Coles and Henry Crocombe have also been included.
Jos Buttler will miss the tournament through injury, while Jofra Archer has been rested.
England’s arrival follows Pakistan’s 2-1 victory over Sri Lanka in their three-match T20I series, which concluded in Rawalpindi on October 13.
The hosts will now turn their attention to the ODI tri-series, with England and Sri Lanka providing the opposition.
England squad:
Harry Brook (captain), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.
Tri-series schedule:
October 18: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — Rawalpindi
October 20: Pakistan vs England — Rawalpindi
October 22: Sri Lanka vs England — Rawalpindi
October 25: Pakistan vs England — Lahore
October 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — Lahore
October 29: Sri Lanka vs England — Lahore
October 31: Final — Lahore
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