World champions England will host Pakistan in a four-T20I series from 22-30 May before both the sides will depart for the tournament.

Babar Azam says we are looking forward to it, we are not worried about match practice, we’ve had ten days in Derby and played two to three practice matches

The Pakistan’s skipper says  Pakistani players must understand that Covid-19 is a serious trouble, they are spending time in bio-secure bubbles and preparing for the match.

The latest reports suggest that Pakistan will also be aiming to improve their record of playing against England at their own backyard.

The players of all three formats have been directed to assemble on June 20—the day on which their arrival test will also be conducted in a bio-secure bubble  in Lahore.

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Pakistan will play three ODIs and as many T20Is in England from 8-20 July before taking on world champions West Indies in five T20Is that will be followed by two Tests.

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The five-week-long tour will see Pakistan take on England in three Tests and three T20Is, “This tour holds special significance since this will be Pakistan’s first-ever tour of England for World Test Championship matches,” says Zakir Khan, PCB – Director International Cricket