England Team Arrives in Pakistan for October ODI Tri-Series

ISLAMABAD: England will begin their preparations for the ODI tri-series in Pakistan this weekend, with Harry Brook's side arriving in Islamabad ahead of the competition involving the hosts and Sri Lanka.

The tournament's opening match is scheduled for 18 October, when Pakistan face Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. England will enter the action two days later against the home side at the same venue.

The 16-player squad travelled to its team hotel after landing at Islamabad International Airport, where Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the visiting contingent. England are scheduled to train in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

Brook Leads 16-Member England Squad

England have selected a squad featuring Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid and Will Jacks alongside captain Brook. The group also includes several less-established options, including Sonny Baker, James Coles, Mason Crane and Henry Crocombe.

The complete squad comprises Harry Brook (c), 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.

Final Set for Lahore on 31 October

Rawalpindi will host the first three matches of the competition, including England's meeting with Sri Lanka on 22 October. The schedule then moves to Lahore, where Pakistan play England on 25 October and Sri Lanka on 27 October.

England and Sri Lanka will complete the group stage on 29 October at Gaddafi Stadium. The two highest-ranked teams will contest the final at the same venue on 31 October.

Pakistan enters the tournament after winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 2-1. Sahibzada Farhan captained the side as they won the first two matches, while Sri Lanka avoided a series whitewash by taking the final game.