England arrive in Pakistan for ODI tri-series
The England cricket team has arrived in Pakistan to participate in an ODI tri-series alongside the host nation and Sri Lanka. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the visiting team at the airport.
The ODI tri-series will be held from October 18 to 31 at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi and Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
England will train at the Pindi Stadium on Saturday.
The opening match will see Pakistan take on Sri Lanka on October 18. Pakistan and England will face each other at the same venue on October 20.
The evet will be held under double league round robin with the top two teams progressing to the final.
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