Pakistan ODI tri-series begins October 18 in Rawalpindi
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka begin their ODI tri-series on October 18, with Shaheen Afridi leading the hosts in the absence of injured or unavailable players.
Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series starting October 18 in Rawalpindi. Shaheen Shah Afridi captains the hosts, while Harry Brook leads England and Kusal Mendis captains Sri Lanka. The league stage features each team playing the others twice before the final on October 31 in Lahore.
Pakistan's squad includes Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Naseem Shah. England are without Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell due to injuries, while Sri Lanka recalled Avishka Fernando and added Sahan Arachchige as cover for Wanindu Hasaranga. All matches start at 1:30pm local time.
Rawalpindi hosts the first three league matches before the tournament shifts to Lahore for the remaining fixtures and final. Mohammad Rizwan was omitted from Pakistan's squad amid an ongoing investigation.
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