Pakistan are set to lock horns with England in a four-match T20I series, in England, starting on May 22 (Wednesday). This will be the final preparations for both the sides as they head into the 2024 T20 World Cup due&nbsp;to kickoff in West Indies and USA in June. Ahead of the series opener, all eyes are on Pakistan's white-ball skipper Babar Azam.

If Pakistan have to strengthen their T20 WC preparations and win the series versus Jos Buttler &amp; Co., Babar will have to be among runs from the first game itself. The right-hander played a blinder in his side's 2-1 T20I series win over Ireland before heading to the United Kingdom. Ahead of the first game, to be held at&nbsp;Headingley, Leeds on Wednesday, here are a plethora of records, owned by Indian superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, which can be broken by Babar in the four-match seriesm, and the numbers needed by him to script history:

45 – Babar&nbsp;is just 45 runs short of becoming only the third batter to enter the 4000-run club&nbsp;in T20Is.&nbsp;Kohli and Suzie Bates (of New Zealand) are the other batters to have achieved this feat.

20 - The Pakistan skipper needs 20 more runs to overtake current Indian captain&nbsp;Rohit&nbsp;as the second-highest run-scorer in the shortest format. Hitman&nbsp;has&nbsp;3,974 runs from 151 T20Is -- second-most after Kohli.

83 - Babar&nbsp;is 83 runs away from&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;the all-time leading run-scorer in men’s T20Is. Kohli's tally currently is&nbsp;4,037 runs from 117 T20Is.

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48- Babar&nbsp;also needs 48 runs to become the all-time leading run-scorer in T20Is versus two-time T20 WC winner England. At present,&nbsp;Kohli holds the record, amassing&nbsp;639 runs from 20 games.

95 – The 29-year-old Pakistani star&nbsp;needs 95 runs to become the highest run-getter among away batters in T20Is on English soil. Australia's T20 WC-winning skipper&nbsp;Aaron Finch is the&nbsp;record-holder at the moment;&nbsp;370 runs in six T20Is at a whopping&nbsp;average of 61.66.

Babar will be eager to make the most of the four-match series versus England and attain all these records before entering the T20 WC. However, it won't be easy against the current T20 WC champions England in their own soil.&nbsp;

After this series, the Men in Green will move towards the T20 WC -- without any warm-up games -- where they are placed in Group A along with India, USA, Canada and Ireland. Their marquee encounter versus Team India is on June 9 in New York.

Pakistan are set to lock horns with England in a four-match T20I series, in England, starting on May 22 (Wednesday). This will be the final preparations for both the sides as they head into the 2024 T20 World Cup due to kickoff in West Indies and USA in June.

Pakistan are set to lock horns with England in a four-match T20I series, in England, starting on May 22 (Wednesday). This will be the final preparations for both the sides as they head into the 2024 T20 World Cup due to kickoff in West Indies and USA in June. Ahead of the series opener, all eyes are on Pakistan's white-ball skipper Babar Azam. If Pakistan have to strengthen their T20 WC preparations and win the series versus Jos Buttler & Co., Babar will have to be among runs from the first game itself. The right-hander played a blinder in his side's 2-1 T20I series win over Ireland before heading to the United Kingdom. Ahead of the first game, to be held at Headingley, Leeds on Wednesday, here are a plethora of records, owned by Indian superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, which can be broken by Babar in the four-match seriesm, and the numbers needed by him to script history: 45 – Babar is just 45 runs short of becoming only the third batter to enter the 4000-run club in T20Is. Kohli and Suzie Bates (of New Zealand) are the other batters to have achieved this feat. 20 - The Pakistan skipper needs 20 more runs to overtake current Indian captain Rohit as the second-highest run-scorer in the shortest format. Hitman has 3,974 runs from 151 T20Is -- second-most after Kohli. 83 - Babar is 83 runs away from becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in men’s T20Is. Kohli's tally currently is 4,037 runs from 117 T20Is. Also read: Bangladesh suffer shock defeat against USA ahead of T20 World Cup 48- Babar also needs 48 runs to become the all-time leading run-scorer in T20Is versus two-time T20 WC winner England. At present, Kohli holds the record, amassing 639 runs from 20 games. 95 – The 29-year-old Pakistani star needs 95 runs to become the highest run-getter among away batters in T20Is on English soil. Australia's T20 WC-winning skipper Aaron Finch is the record-holder at the moment; 370 runs in six T20Is at a whopping average of 61.66. Babar will be eager to make the most of the four-match series versus England and attain all these records before entering the T20 WC. However, it won't be easy against the current T20 WC champions England in their own soil. After this series, the Men in Green will move towards the T20 WC -- without any warm-up games -- where they are placed in Group A along with India, USA, Canada and Ireland. Their marquee encounter versus Team India is on June 9 in New York.

Eng vs Pak: Major milestones awaited! Pakistan captain Babar Azam nears Rohit, Kohli’s all-time T20I records

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed that England will make their first visit to Pakistan in 16 years to play two T20Is in Karachi on 14 and 15 October.&nbsp;England's&nbsp;tour to Pakistan next October will be for the first time since a 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team bus.

England will arrive in Karachi on 12 October, and both the sides will depart for India on 16 October for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the end of the series.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the tour on Tuesday evening following last month’s invite by the PCB for a short tour in January 2021.

Due to the non-availability of its top stars during that period as they will be busy in international cricket, the ECB proposed the short tour in October in the lead up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which was welcomed by the PCB.

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England last toured Pakistan in 2005 when they played three Tests and five One-Day Internationals. The subsequent series between the two sides in 2012 and 2015 were played in the United Arab Emirates.

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PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “I am delighted to confirm that England will be touring Pakistan to play two T20Is in October 2021. This will be their first visit to Pakistan for 16 years and will open the door for both Test and white-ball tours in the 2022-23 season.

“The full-strength England squad will arrive at the backend of our home series against New Zealand. We also expect Australia to visit Pakistan for their FTP commitment in the 2021-22 season, with England returning for both Test and white-ball tours in the 2022-23 season.

“The October 2021 T20Is will allow the leading England cricketers to access and examine the world-class arrangements we will put together, which will give them further encouragement and confidence to not only return in 2022-23 but also express their interest in the Pakistan Super League, which has grown to become one of the top leagues in the world.

“England’s visit to Pakistan for the 14 and 15 October 2021 T20Is will provide further lift to our passionate fans, both in Pakistan and across the globe. The nation has waited patiently for cricket to return sustainably to Pakistan and the 2021 tours by South Africa, New Zealand and England will only ensure international cricket is played uninterruptedly.

“The enhanced progress made over the last two years has been down to nurturing relationships with various cricket boards and international players, as well as building trust and confidence.

“The ECB’s confirmation further endorses Pakistan as safe and secure. Importantly, this announcement speaks volumes for the relationship that we have with the ECB and I would like to thank the ECB for their strong will and desire to make this short tour a reality.

“England’s visit in 2021 is an outcome of the PCB’s efforts and hard work to ensure Pakistan cricket continues to move in the right direction.”

ECB Chief Executive Tom Harrison: “It’s a real pleasure to announce that the England men’s T20I squad will be playing in Pakistan in October 2021. This will be first time since 2005 that an England team has toured Pakistan and, as such, it represents a significant moment for both nations.

“As was demonstrated this summer, we have a strong relationship with the PCB, and the ECB is delighted to be able to play our part in ensuring the safe return of international cricket to this wonderful nation of passionate cricket fans. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“As always, the safety and welfare of our players and staff will be paramount. We are working closely with the PCB to ensure all the necessary plans are in place, especially concerning the anticipated levels of security around the team, the proposed travel protocols and of course the situation regarding the fast-moving and ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

“The two-match series will serve as ideal preparation for the England team leading into an ICC T20 World Cup taking place in India during October and November 2021.”

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed that England will make their first visit to Pakistan in 16 years to play two T20Is in Karachi on 14 and 15 October.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed that England will make their first visit to Pakistan in 16 years to play two T20Is in Karachi on 14 and 15 October. England's tour to Pakistan next October will be for the first time since a 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team bus. England will arrive in Karachi on 12 October, and both the sides will depart for India on 16 October for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the end of the series. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the tour on Tuesday evening following last month’s invite by the PCB for a short tour in January 2021. Due to the non-availability of its top stars during that period as they will be busy in international cricket, the ECB proposed the short tour in October in the lead up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which was welcomed by the PCB. ALSO READ: Chennai Super Kings become the most Tweeted about team during cricket season England last toured Pakistan in 2005 when they played three Tests and five One-Day Internationals. The subsequent series between the two sides in 2012 and 2015 were played in the United Arab Emirates. We are heading to Pakistan! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇰🏏 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 18, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/0LYjE5qLQ8 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 18, 2020 × ALSO READ: AUS vs IND: Tim Paine, Marnus Labuschagne and others airlifted from Adelaide to Sydney after COVID-19 spike PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “I am delighted to confirm that England will be touring Pakistan to play two T20Is in October 2021. This will be their first visit to Pakistan for 16 years and will open the door for both Test and white-ball tours in the 2022-23 season. “The full-strength England squad will arrive at the backend of our home series against New Zealand. We also expect Australia to visit Pakistan for their FTP commitment in the 2021-22 season, with England returning for both Test and white-ball tours in the 2022-23 season. “The October 2021 T20Is will allow the leading England cricketers to access and examine the world-class arrangements we will put together, which will give them further encouragement and confidence to not only return in 2022-23 but also express their interest in the Pakistan Super League, which has grown to become one of the top leagues in the world. “England’s visit to Pakistan for the 14 and 15 October 2021 T20Is will provide further lift to our passionate fans, both in Pakistan and across the globe. The nation has waited patiently for cricket to return sustainably to Pakistan and the 2021 tours by South Africa, New Zealand and England will only ensure international cricket is played uninterruptedly. “The enhanced progress made over the last two years has been down to nurturing relationships with various cricket boards and international players, as well as building trust and confidence. “The ECB’s confirmation further endorses Pakistan as safe and secure. Importantly, this announcement speaks volumes for the relationship that we have with the ECB and I would like to thank the ECB for their strong will and desire to make this short tour a reality. “England’s visit in 2021 is an outcome of the PCB’s efforts and hard work to ensure Pakistan cricket continues to move in the right direction.” ECB Chief Executive Tom Harrison: “It’s a real pleasure to announce that the England men’s T20I squad will be playing in Pakistan in October 2021. This will be first time since 2005 that an England team has toured Pakistan and, as such, it represents a significant moment for both nations. “As was demonstrated this summer, we have a strong relationship with the PCB, and the ECB is delighted to be able to play our part in ensuring the safe return of international cricket to this wonderful nation of passionate cricket fans. “As always, the safety and welfare of our players and staff will be paramount. We are working closely with the PCB to ensure all the necessary plans are in place, especially concerning the anticipated levels of security around the team, the proposed travel protocols and of course the situation regarding the fast-moving and ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. “The two-match series will serve as ideal preparation for the England team leading into an ICC T20 World Cup taking place in India during October and November 2021.”

First time in 16 years! England confirm Pakistan tour in 2021

Eoin Morgan believes England must field their strongest Twenty20 side as often as possible if they are to triumph at next year's T20 World Cup and replicate their 50-over global triumph.

The coronavirus pandemic has led England to name separate red-ball and white-ball squads this season, with the likes of all-format stars such as Test captain Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer missing from a three-match Twenty20 series against Pakistan at Old Trafford starting Friday.

They will also be without another member of the side that won the 50-over World Cup last year, with opening batsman Jason Roy missing because of a side injury.

If COVID-19 -- which has already seen the T20 World Cup scheduled for Australia this year held over until 2021 in India -- continues to upset the global cricket calendar, England may well persist with separate squads&nbsp;

And Morgan, while encouraged by the chance to give the likes of batsmen Dawid Malan and Tom Banton a chance to stake a claim, he insists England must field their first-choice team as often as they can if they are to enjoy more success at a major world tournament. &nbsp;

"This is another opportunity for guys who would potentially sit outside that 15 to try and present their best case moving forward for winter tours and the World Cup next year," white-ball captain Morgan told reporters on Thursday.

But he added: "One of the challenges between now and the World Cup is going to be getting our strongest team on the park as often as we can to define (their) roles.

"We will only know our strongest positions after we have guys achieving in those roles.

The Dublin-born batsman said he wanted to see the first-choice side in action as often as possible.

"I don't think we can have a scenario where we can play the majority of our games with a half-strength team and then expect to go into a World Cup as contenders when guys don't know their roles or haven't been familiarised with them," he said.

<h2>- Haider debut -</h2>

Pakistan could give a Twenty20 debut to teenage batsman Haider Ali.

"He is an exciting talent and has been doing well in practice," said the tourists' captain Babar Azam.

"We will definitely want to give him a chance as and when it comes."

For Babar, Friday's match means a quick change in formats after his unbeaten fifty helped Pakistan to a draw in the third Test against England earlier this week, although the travelling side lost the series 1-0.

"It's really difficult to come from red-ball to white-ball," said Babar, one of the world's leading batsmen.

"But T20 specific players have been practising so the aim is to win the series.

"We are positive about the series and will not take England lightly. They have good white-ball players."

Eoin Morgan believes England must field their strongest Twenty20 side as often as possible if they are to triumph at next year's T20 World Cup and replicate their 50-over global triumph.

Eoin Morgan believes England must field their strongest Twenty20 side as often as possible if they are to triumph at next year's T20 World Cup and replicate their 50-over global triumph. The coronavirus pandemic has led England to name separate red-ball and white-ball squads this season, with the likes of all-format stars such as Test captain Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer missing from a three-match Twenty20 series against Pakistan at Old Trafford starting Friday. They will also be without another member of the side that won the 50-over World Cup last year, with opening batsman Jason Roy missing because of a side injury. If COVID-19 -- which has already seen the T20 World Cup scheduled for Australia this year held over until 2021 in India -- continues to upset the global cricket calendar, England may well persist with separate squads And Morgan, while encouraged by the chance to give the likes of batsmen Dawid Malan and Tom Banton a chance to stake a claim, he insists England must field their first-choice team as often as they can if they are to enjoy more success at a major world tournament. "This is another opportunity for guys who would potentially sit outside that 15 to try and present their best case moving forward for winter tours and the World Cup next year," white-ball captain Morgan told reporters on Thursday. But he added: "One of the challenges between now and the World Cup is going to be getting our strongest team on the park as often as we can to define (their) roles. "We will only know our strongest positions after we have guys achieving in those roles. The Dublin-born batsman said he wanted to see the first-choice side in action as often as possible. "I don't think we can have a scenario where we can play the majority of our games with a half-strength team and then expect to go into a World Cup as contenders when guys don't know their roles or haven't been familiarised with them," he said. - Haider debut - Pakistan could give a Twenty20 debut to teenage batsman Haider Ali. "He is an exciting talent and has been doing well in practice," said the tourists' captain Babar Azam. "We will definitely want to give him a chance as and when it comes." For Babar, Friday's match means a quick change in formats after his unbeaten fifty helped Pakistan to a draw in the third Test against England earlier this week, although the travelling side lost the series 1-0. "It's really difficult to come from red-ball to white-ball," said Babar, one of the world's leading batsmen. "But T20 specific players have been practising so the aim is to win the series. "We are positive about the series and will not take England lightly. They have good white-ball players."

Morgan voices England T20 World Cup concerns ahead of Pakistan series

England's Jason Roy has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting from August 28,&nbsp;after sustaining a left side strain.

The Surrey top-order batsman picked up the injury this week in the team’s preparation at Emirates Old Trafford and had a scan on Wednesday.

He will remain with the England set-up and will commence his rehabilitation programme looking ahead to the Australia white-ball series, which starts next month at The Ageas Bowl. No replacement has been announced by the ECB yet.

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Roy has also reportedly pulled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but there has been no confirmation regarding the same either from Roy or his franchise Delhi Capitals. Roy has been one of the most consistent and dangerous batsmen in the white-ball circuit for England and his explosive batting has helped England win many matches.&nbsp;

<h2 data-ogsc="rgb(85, 85, 85)">England v Pakistan, three-match T20I series: Full schedule:</h2>

1st IT20 v Pakistan: Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start)&nbsp;

2nd IT20 v Pakistan: Sunday 30 August at Emirates Old Trafford (2.15pm start)

3rd IT20 v Pakistan: Tuesday 1 September at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start)

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<h2 data-ogsc="rgb(85, 85, 85)">England v Australia: Full Schedule</h2>

1st IT20 v Australia: Friday 4 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start)&nbsp;

2nd IT20 v Australia: Sunday 6 September at The Ageas Bowl (2.15pm start)&nbsp;

3rd IT20 v Australia: Tuesday 8 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start)

England's Jason Roy has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting from August 28, after sustaining a left side strain. The Surrey top-order batsman picked up the injury this week in the team’s preparation at Emirates Old Trafford and had a scan on Wednesday.

England's Jason Roy has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting from August 28, after sustaining a left side strain. The Surrey top-order batsman picked up the injury this week in the team’s preparation at Emirates Old Trafford and had a scan on Wednesday. He will remain with the England set-up and will commence his rehabilitation programme looking ahead to the Australia white-ball series, which starts next month at The Ageas Bowl. No replacement has been announced by the ECB yet. ALSO READ: England consider sub-continent training camp for Test squad Roy has also reportedly pulled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but there has been no confirmation regarding the same either from Roy or his franchise Delhi Capitals. Roy has been one of the most consistent and dangerous batsmen in the white-ball circuit for England and his explosive batting has helped England win many matches. England v Pakistan, three-match T20I series: Full schedule: 1st IT20 v Pakistan: Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start) 2nd IT20 v Pakistan: Sunday 30 August at Emirates Old Trafford (2.15pm start) 3rd IT20 v Pakistan: Tuesday 1 September at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start) ALSO READ: De Villiers, Steyn still have plenty to offer: RCB's Mike Hesson England v Australia: Full Schedule 1st IT20 v Australia: Friday 4 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start) 2nd IT20 v Australia: Sunday 6 September at The Ageas Bowl (2.15pm start) 3rd IT20 v Australia: Tuesday 8 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start)

ENG vs PAK: Jason Roy ruled out of Pakistan T20Is

England National Selectors on Tuesday named a 14-strong squad for the men’s three-match T20I series&nbsp;against Pakistan starting on Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford. The three-match series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment at the Manchester venue.

England Men’s T20I Squad:

Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Tom Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Lewis Gregory (Somerset), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Dawid Malan (Yorkshire), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Jason Roy (Surrey), David Willey (Yorkshire).

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Reserves:

Pat Brown (Worcestershire), Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Reece Topley (Surrey).

Commenting on the selection of the squad, National Selector Ed Smith, said:

“In this crowded international summer, players who are currently in the Test match bio-secure bubble for the Pakistan Test series are not included in this squad. (The IT20s begin three days after the scheduled last day of the final Test). We want to give multi-format players some opportunity to rest and refresh, while still selecting strong squads for every series. We will announce the squad for the Australia T20 series at a later date.”

The England and Wales Cricket Board have also confirmed the coaching team for the Vitality IT20s against Pakistan.

England assistant coach Graham Thorpe will assume the head coach role for the three-match series. He will be supported by assistant coach Paul Collingwood. Marcus Trescothick, who has been seconded from Somerset, has been appointed batting coach. England Young Lions coach Jon Lewis will be the bowling coach and is supported by former Pakistan international and bowling coach Azhar Mahmood. Former Essex wicketkeeper James Foster will take responsibility for the wicketkeepers.

<h2>England vs Pakistan T20I series: Schedule</h2>

1st IT20 v Pakistan: Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start)

2nd IT20 v Pakistan: Sunday 30 August at Emirates Old Trafford (2.00pm start)

3rd IT20 v Pakistan: Tuesday 1 September at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start)

England National Selectors on Tuesday named a 14-strong squad for the men’s three-match T20I series against Pakistan starting on Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford.

England National Selectors on Tuesday named a 14-strong squad for the men’s three-match T20I series against Pakistan starting on Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford. The three-match series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment at the Manchester venue. England Men’s T20I Squad: Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Tom Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Lewis Gregory (Somerset), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Dawid Malan (Yorkshire), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Jason Roy (Surrey), David Willey (Yorkshire). ALSO READ: Dream11 awarded title sponsorship for IPL 2020 with a bid of INR 222 crore, confirms Brijesh Patel Reserves: Pat Brown (Worcestershire), Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Reece Topley (Surrey). Commenting on the selection of the squad, National Selector Ed Smith, said: “In this crowded international summer, players who are currently in the Test match bio-secure bubble for the Pakistan Test series are not included in this squad. (The IT20s begin three days after the scheduled last day of the final Test). We want to give multi-format players some opportunity to rest and refresh, while still selecting strong squads for every series. We will announce the squad for the Australia T20 series at a later date.” The England and Wales Cricket Board have also confirmed the coaching team for the Vitality IT20s against Pakistan. England assistant coach Graham Thorpe will assume the head coach role for the three-match series. He will be supported by assistant coach Paul Collingwood. Marcus Trescothick, who has been seconded from Somerset, has been appointed batting coach. England Young Lions coach Jon Lewis will be the bowling coach and is supported by former Pakistan international and bowling coach Azhar Mahmood. Former Essex wicketkeeper James Foster will take responsibility for the wicketkeepers. England vs Pakistan T20I series: Schedule 1st IT20 v Pakistan: Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start) 2nd IT20 v Pakistan: Sunday 30 August at Emirates Old Trafford (2.00pm start) 3rd IT20 v Pakistan: Tuesday 1 September at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start)

England announce squad for T20I series versus Pakistan