ISLAMABAD: England’s cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Friday ahead of the ODI tri-series featuring hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The tournament will run from October 18 to 31. England’s squad landed at Islamabad International Airport before travelling to their team hotel. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the players and support staff.
England to Begin Training in Rawalpindi
England will train at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday as they prepare for the seven-match tournament. The matches will take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Hosts Pakistan will open their campaign against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on October 18. They will then face England at the same venue on October 20.
Next, Sri Lanka will meet England in Rawalpindi on October 22. After that, the tournament will move to Lahore for the remaining group-stage fixtures.
Pakistan will take on England at Gaddafi Stadium on October 25. They will face Sri Lanka at the same venue on October 27. Sri Lanka and England will play the final group-stage match on October 29.
The top two teams will qualify for the final, which Gaddafi Stadium will host on October 31.
Pakistan Enter Series After T20I Win
Pakistan head into the tournament after winning their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka 2-1.
Led by Sahibzada Farhan, the Green Shirts won the first two matches. Sri Lanka, however, claimed victory in the final T20I.
England Squad for ODI Tri-Series
- 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
- Josh Tongue
