England’s cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Friday to participate in the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) tri-series featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The three-nation ODI tournament will be held from October 18 to 31.
The visiting players landed at Islamabad International Airport before heading to their team hotel. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials were present to welcome the English squad and its support staff.
England are set to hold a training session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday as they gear up for the seven-match tournament, which will be staged in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Pakistan will open their campaign against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 18 October, followed by a clash with England at the same ground on 20 October.
England and Sri Lanka will meet in Rawalpindi on 22 October before the tournament shifts to Lahore for the remaining group-stage matches.
Pakistan will take on England at Gaddafi Stadium on 25 October and face Sri Lanka at the same venue on 27 October. The final group-stage fixture, featuring Sri Lanka and England, is scheduled for 29 October.
The two teams finishing at the top of the standings will advance to the final, which will be held at Gaddafi Stadium on 31 October.
Pakistan head into the tournament following a 2-1 victory in their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Under the leadership of Sahibzada Farhan, the Green Shirts secured wins in the opening two matches, while Sri Lanka won the third and final T20I.
England Team Announced 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.
