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England favorite to win tri-series in Pakistan also featuring Sri Lanka
- On Saturday, captains Shaheen Shah Afridi, Harry Brook, and Kusal Mendis unveiled the tri-series trophy in Rawalpindi, ahead of the seven-match competition beginning tomorrow at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- The tournament features a double-league format with Rawalpindi hosting the initial three matches before moving to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the top two teams advance to the October 31 final.
- England enters as favorites despite missing Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer, with Jordan Cox stepping in as wicketkeeper-batter to help coach Brendon McCullum test squad depth ahead of the World Cup.
- Star batter Babar Azam is expected to score big on wickets similar to those prepared for next year's World Cup, with Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi hopeful his team can secure the trophy.
- All three nations are using the tri-series to prepare for next year's World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, with Sri Lanka recalling all-rounder Dasun Shanaka after Pathum Nissanka's injury.
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England favorite to win tri-series in Pakistan also featuring Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — England starts as favorite to win an ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka despite missing Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer.
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RAWALPINDI: (Mudassar Iqbal) – Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka will begin a one-day international (ODI) tri-series in Rawalpindi on Sunday as all three teams step up preparations for next year’s 50-over World Cup. With the global tournament, to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, less than a year away, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah […]
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