Cook and Pietersen - England's new opening pair.

ODI series preview: Pakistan v England

It has a been a swift fall from grace for England, who will hope an injection of new blood, specialist one-day players and different leadership can rescue the tour from further embarrassment.

Dernbach - starred on Friday.

Dernbach pleased to set the right tone

Jade Dernbach enjoyed an promising return to England's senior limited-overs squad in Friday's seven-wicket win over the England Lions in Abu Dhabi.

Westfield - pleaded guilty.

Westfield sentencing delayed

The sentencing of former county cricketer Mervyn Westfield for spot-fixing has been delayed by a week due to "administrative matters".

Dernbach and company celebrate on Friday.

England manufacture warm-up win

A sound bowling display, a contrived piece of administration and some decent batting afforded Alastair Cook's men a win over the England Lions in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Bell - not the end of the road.

Good Week, Bad Week

The Black Caps are on a roll, while a slump in form has led Mitchell Johnson to change his priorities. It's our look back at the week that was.