England have arrived in Pakistan for the ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore from Oct. 18 to 31.
ISLAMABAD: England’s cricket team arrived in Pakistan to participate in the upcoming one-day international (ODI) tri-series featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled from Oct. 18 to 31.
The visiting team arrived at Islamabad International Airport before travelling to a local hotel. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the England squad upon its arrival.
England are scheduled to hold a practice session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday as preparations begin for the three-team tournament.
The tri-series will open on Oct. 18, when Pakistan face Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan and England will meet at the same venue on Oct. 20, setting up an early contest between the two sides.
Matches in the tournament will be played at venues in Rawalpindi and Lahore, bringing the three participating teams together for a series of ODI fixtures ahead of the final.
The tournament is scheduled to conclude on Oct. 31, with the final to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The series will feature Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, with Rawalpindi hosting the opening match and the early fixtures before Lahore stages the final.
England’s arrival marks the start of its preparations in Pakistan, while the scheduled practice session in Rawalpindi will provide the team an opportunity to prepare for the opening phase of the tournament.
Cricket fans will be watching the three-team competition as the sides compete across the two host cities, with Pakistan set to face both Sri Lanka and England during the series.
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