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Cook revels in England triumph

Alastair Cook was understandably delighted after leading England to a convincing win over Pakistan in the opening one-day international at Abu Dhabi. "It was a really good day for the side," he said.

Exceptional England bounce back

Chris Devine

Captain Alastair Cook led from the front with 137 and Steven Finn returned 4-34 as England claimed a morale-boosting 130-run win over Pakistan at Abu Dhabi in the first of four one-day internationals.

Cook: England won't repeat errors

Captain Alastair Cook is confident England have learnt from their mistakes as they head into the limited-overs chapter on their tour of the UAE.

England suffer Buttler blow

England batsman Jos Buttler will miss Monday's first ODI against Pakistan because of split webbing in his left hand. "We’ll see how it heals for the next 24 to 48 hours," captain Alastair Cook explained.

Bresnan fighting fit

Tim Bresnan has declared himself fit and ready for competitive action on the eve of England’s limited-overs series with Pakistan. “As far as I’m concerned, I’m available for selection,” he said.

Dernbach looks to the future

Globe-trotting Jade Dernbach made the perfect start to his England year, by taking a wicket with his first ball, and hopes to continue in that vein during the one-day internationals with Pakistan.

England contrive to tame Lions

Fifties from Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott, the latter's unbeaten, helped chase a contrived 230 after dismissing England Lions for 96, with Jade Dernbach and Steven Finn taking three wickets.

Afridi and Younus propel Pakistan

Chris Devine

Shahid Afridi and Younus Khan put their vast experience to good use as Pakistan warmed up for their four ODIs against England with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in Sharjah.

Kieswetter not stuck in the middle

Craig Kieswetter is confident he can rise to the new challenge England have set him in one-day internationals. Kieswetter passed his audition, for England Lions, as a middle-order batsman.

Tremlett has back surgery

The ECB has announced that the Surrey and England bowler Chris Tremlett underwent a back operation at a London hospital on Wednesday.