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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.

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

What better way to press your England claims than against England themselves? That is the opportunity for James Taylor's England Lions in the 50-over game with the senior side at Abu Dhabi.

Steven Finn is determined to prove a point once more in Abu Dhabi - where he first showed himself to be an England fast bowler of the future. "I just have to keep my head down," he acknowledged.

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.

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.

Nottinghamshire have announced plans to install a second permanent replay screen at Trent Bridge. They hope to have it in place for the 2013 Ashes.

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

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.

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.