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Root faces up to his latest challenge

England have been thrown into the Dubai microwave, temperatures set to high, and a couple of minutes later they are claiming they are ready for the Pakistan Test series. Joe Root's skill and adaptability gives them hope

10-Oct-2015•David Hopps

Moeen likely to open - Bayliss

Moeen Ali looks to have won the race to open alongside Alastair Cook in the first Test against Pakistan after England's coach, Trevor Bayliss, admitted the allrounder had "his nose in front"

09-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Moeen, Hales fail to impress

England completed their final warm-up match ahead of the Test series with an increasingly farcical day of batting against Pakistan A in Sharjah

09-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

'I'd be surprised if I play' - Finn

Steven Finn was the most impressive bowler in England's second warm-up match in Sharjah but said afterwards that he would be "surprised" if he were selected for next week's first Test

08-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Warne welcomes Rashid's revival

Shane Warne has welcomed the prospect of two legspinners going head to head in the UAE next week

08-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Finn four-for presses Test case

Steven Finn gave his chances of playing in the first Test a significant boost as he took four early wickets before England's bowlers capped off an encouraging day by reducing Pakistan A to 192 for 12

08-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Not getting bogged down vital for England

The importance of England's batsmen not becoming bogged down by Pakistan's spinners has been pinpointed as a key factor for the Test series

07-Oct-2015•Andrew McGlashan

Farbrace concerned about England's catching

Paul Farbrace, England's assistant coach, has expressed concern about the standard of his team's catching during the first of their two warm-up games

07-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Wood praises 'Tweedledee and Tweedledum'

Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid have been backed to give England the spin resources they need to challenge Pakistan and the bowling partnership is set to have a new nickname

06-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Moeen takes three but Iftikhar ensures hard work

Moeen Ali collected three wickets against Pakistan A to boost his confidence ahead of what will be a vital role he has to play in the Test series

06-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Shoaib Malik added to squad for England Tests

Pakistan allrounder Shoaib Malik has been included as the 16th member of the Test squad for the upcoming series against England in the UAE

06-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Bairstow boosts hopes of retaining Test berth

Jonny Bairstow was the biggest beneficiary on the opening day of England's first warm-up match against Pakistan A as he scored an unbeaten 66 to press his claims for retaining a spot in the middle order for the Test series

05-Oct-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Rashid calm ahead of final audition

England begin a week of making the best of their limited preparation ahead of the Test series against Pakistan with the first of two two-day practice matches against Pakistan A in Sharjah on Monday

04-Oct-2015•Andrew McGlashan

England hope for Jayawardene edge

James Taylor has described Mahela Jayawardene's knowledge as "invaluable" as England prepare to put up a better fight in the UAE

03-Oct-2015•Alan Gardner

Moeen and Hales prepare for shoot-out

Alex Hales and Moeen Ali will each be given the chance to stake a claim to be Alastair Cook's opening partner for the Test series against Pakistan, according to Trevor Bayliss

02-Oct-2015•Andrew Miller

'Buttler will come back stronger' - Jones

Geraint Jones, England's 2005 Ashes-winning wicketkeeper, has backed Jos Buttler for a swift return to form in next week's first Test against Pakistan

02-Oct-2015•Andrew Miller

England series looms as Misbah's swansong

The series against England in the UAE is shaping as the last for Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq

01-Oct-2015•Umar Farooq

Stokes would relish third seamer role

Ben Stokes is ready to take on greater responsibility with the ball if that is the role handed to him for the Test matches against Pakistan in the UAE

01-Oct-2015•Andrew McGlashan and Melinda Farrell

UAE challenge will test young England

England have embarked on what will be a hugely significant and demanding six months in the development of a free-spirited but still often raw side

30-Sep-2015•Andrew McGlashan

Moeen may open in UAE, says Cook

Alastair Cook has dropped a strong hint that Moeen Ali will open the batting alongside him during England's Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month

29-Sep-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

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