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Bresnan raring to go

Chris Devine

Tim Bresnan admits he cannot wait to pull on an England shirt again in the limited-overs matches against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Flower expects England response

Team director Andy Flower says he is looking forward to seeing how England bounce back from their recent setbacks when they take on Pakistan in four ODIs and three Twenty20s this month.

Pietersen to open in Pakistan ODIs

Kevin Pietersen will open the batting for England during the four one-day internationals against Pakistan, team director Andy Flower has revealed.

Buttler and Briggs earn England calls

Jos Buttler and Danny Briggs have been named in England's ODI and Twenty20 squads to face Pakistan. Tim Bresnan's inclusion is subject to a fitness assessment during the preparation period.

Azhar earns place in ODI party

Batsman Azhar Ali has been rewarded for his outstanding Test form with a place in Pakistan’s 16-man squad for the four one-day internationals against England in the United Arab Emirates.

Strauss measured in defeat

Andrew Strauss insisted England have not become a bad side overnight after Pakistan secured a 3-0 series whitewash with a 71-run triumph in Dubai.

Misbah lauds victorious Pakistan

Captain Misbah ul-Haq reflected on a “wonderful performance” after Pakistan sealed a 3-0 win over England courtesy of a 71-run victory in Dubai.

Pakistan sweep England aside

Rob Barnett

England suffered a first Test whitewash since the 2006-07 Ashes and their maiden against Pakistan. The ICC’s top-ranked team made a decent fist of chasing 324, but came up 71 runs short in Dubai.

Pakistan sweep England aside

Rob Barnett

England suffered a first Test whitewash since the 2006-07 Ashes and their maiden against Pakistan. The ICC’s top-ranked team made a decent fist of chasing 324, but came up 71 runs short in Dubai.

Swann puts faith in England batsmen

Graeme Swann hopes hard graft has given England a shot at redemption in the final throes of their disappointing Test series. "Chasing 500 is nigh-on impossible, but 320 is gettable," the spinner said.