ODI series preview: Pakistan v England

Cook and Pietersen - England's new opening pair.
Afridi celebrates one of his five wickets.

Pakistan down spirited Afghans

Pakistan cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their one-day international in Sharjah on Friday.

Mangal addresses the media on Thursday.

Afghans step onto the big stage

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq wants fast-improving teams like Afghanistan to play more international matches against Test-playing nations in order to gauge their progress in a better fashion.

Malik - head to the UAE.

Misbah gets Malik called up

Shoaib Malik has been added to Pakistan's squad for their limited-overs series against England.

Ali - cemented his berth at number three.

Pakistan Test series report cards

We judge the good, the bad and the ugly, but mostly the good, after the Test series in the United Arab Emirates.

Flower - shouldering the blame.

Flower takes blame for undercooked batsmen

England team director Andy Flower says he was surprised by how poorly his batsmen performed in the Test series against Pakistan.

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