England’s ODI cricket squad arrived in Islamabad on Friday morning ahead of the upcoming tri-nation series. The tournament is scheduled to begin on October 18.
The England cricket team landed at Islamabad International Airport, where Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the visiting players and team management. The arrival marks the team’s preparation for the upcoming competition.
The tri-nation series will feature Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka. All three teams will compete in the tournament, which begins on October 18. The event will bring the participating sides together for a series of One-Day International matches.
The squads include several established international players alongside other members selected for the competition. England will be led by Harry Brook, while Shaheen Shah Afridi will captain Pakistan. Sri Lanka will enter the tournament under the leadership of Kusal Mendis.
England’s squad includes experienced batters Joe Root and Ben Duckett, along with all-rounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks. The team also features leg-spinner Adil Rashid and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. These players will form part of England’s lineup for the upcoming matches.
Pakistan’s squad features senior batter Babar Azam, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha, and fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. The team also includes Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub, and Fakhar Zaman. Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the side during the competition.
Sri Lanka’s squad includes captain Kusal Mendis, batter Pathum Nissanka, and all-rounder Dasun Shanaka. The team also features bowlers Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, and Dilshan Madushanka.
The tournament will provide the three teams with an opportunity to compete in the ODI format. Their performances will attract attention from cricket fans following the series.
Squads for the Tri-Nation Series
Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, and Sufiyan Moqim.
England: 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.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage.
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With the England squad now in Islamabad, preparations are underway for the series opener on October 18. Fans will be watching closely as Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka prepare to compete in the tournament.
