ISLAMABAD: England’s ODI squad has arrived in Pakistan ahead of the upcoming tri-nation series featuring the hosts and Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on October 18.
The visiting players and support staff landed at Islamabad International Airport before heading to their designated team hotel, where they were welcomed by officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Led by Harry Brook, England will begin their preparations for the seven-match tournament with a training session at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The 16-member squad features experienced campaigners Joe Root, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran and Ben Duckett, alongside several emerging players.
England will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign when they face hosts Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 20.
The visitors will then take on Sri Lanka at the same venue on October 22 before travelling to Lahore for the second leg of the tournament.
The tri-series, meanwhile, will officially get underway on October 18, with Pakistan facing Sri Lanka in the opening match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Following the opening three fixtures in Rawalpindi, the action will shift to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will host the remaining four matches, including the final.
England will face Pakistan for the second time on October 25 before Sri Lanka take on the hosts on October 27. The league stage will conclude with England’s second meeting against Sri Lanka on October 29.
The top two teams in the standings will qualify for the final, scheduled to be played at Gaddafi Stadium on October 31.
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 and Josh Tongue.