The

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toured England in July 2021 to play three

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(ODI) and three

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(T20I) matches. The ODI series formed part of the inaugural

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. Ahead of the ODI series, the

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squad were forced to self-isolate following positive tests for

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, with

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named as their ODI captain. In response, the

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(PCB) were satisfied by the response from the

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(ECB) with regards to following COVID-19 protocols. England won the first two ODI matches to win the series with a game to spare. England then won the third ODI by three wickets to win the series 3–0. Pakistan won the first T20I match by 31 runs. England went on to win the next two matches to win the series 2–1.

Squads

On 24 June 2021, Haider Ali was withdrawn from Pakistan's squad, after breaching the

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at the

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tournament.

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was named as his replacement. On 8 July 2021, Pakistan's

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was ruled of the ODI matches due to hamstring injury. On 3 July 2021, England's squad was named for the ODI series. However, on 6 July 2021, it was announced that seven individuals, three squad members and four support staff, had tested positive for

. Therefore the whole team was forced to isolate.

was named as the captain, with a new squad announced later the same day.

Practice match

Prior to the ODI series, the Pakistan team were scheduled to play two 50-over intra-squad practice matches. However, the second match was cancelled due to rain.

ODI series

1st ODI

2nd ODI

3rd ODI

T20I series

1st T20I

2nd T20I

3rd T20I

Notes

References

External links

Series home at ESPN Cricinfo
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