England confirm Pakistan Tests and Ireland ODIs

London: England have confirmed they will host Pakistan in a three-Test series starting on 5 August.

The first Test will take place at Old Trafford before two matches at Southampton, all in bio-secure environments and behind closed doors.

Prior to that series, England will host Ireland in three one-day internationals at Southampton, starting on 30 July.

Old Trafford will also host three Twenty20s between England and Pakistan in August and September.

The Test series between England and Pakistan was due to start on 30 July but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

England begin their delayed three-Test series against West Indies at Southampton on Wednesday.

England v Ireland

30 July: 1st ODI, Southampton
1 August: 2nd ODI, Southampton
4 August: 3rd ODI, Southampton

England v Pakistan

5-9 August: 1st Test, Old Trafford
13-17 August: 2nd Test, Southampton
21-25 August: 3rd Test, Southampton
28 August: 1st T20, Old Trafford
30 August: 2nd T20, Old Trafford
1 September: 3rd T20, Old Trafford

Scores	Upcoming	Results
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings - 42nd Match Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians - 43rd Match Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals - 44th Match 5th T20I - Pakistan v New Zealand - April 27, 14:30 GMT 45th Match - Gujarat Titans v Royal Challengers Bangalore - April 28, 10:00 GMT 4th T20I - Pakistan v New Zealand at Lahore New Zealand won by 4 runs 41st Match - Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore at Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 35 runs

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