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Malan dropped from a full deal to an incremental one in the ECB's new set of central contracts announced on Tuesday. The increment contracts recognise players who may feature for England on a less predictable basis.
(Reuters) - England batsman Dawid Malan said the board's (ECB) system for awarding central contracts favours test players and that he has already spoken to managing director Rob Key about getting improved recognition for limited-overs cricket.
All the top cricket teams are in the final stages of preparation for the 2022 T20 World Cup, which starts later this month. Among the teams which are likely frontrunners for the title, England are in top form. The Jos Buttler-led team is currently touring Australia and defeated the hosts by eight runs on Sunday. Buttler is back in his all-action role as captain, opening batsman and wicketkeeper as power-packed England prepare to launch their bid for Twenty20 World Cup glory. The white ball star missed his side's recent 4-3 series win in Pakistan with a calf injury and in his absence Alex Hales and Phil Salt impressed at the top of the batting order, with Salt taking the gloves.
Jos Buttler is back in his all-action role as captain, opening batsman and wicketkeeper as power-packed England prepare to launch their bid for Twenty20 World Cup glory. The white ball star missed his side's recent 4-3 series win in Pakistan with a calf injury and in his absence Alex Hales and Phil Salt impressed at the top of the batting order, with Salt taking the gloves. But Buttler appeared to end speculation over whether he might relinquish his wicket-keeping role or drop down the batting order in the first game of a three-match series against Australia on Sunday.
Australia will attempt to defend the trophy they won in Dubai last year when they host the T20 World Cup this month.
Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I Live Score Updates: Babar Azam-led Pakistan will look to start the seven-match series on a good note when they take the field against England on Tuesday at the National Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan failed to win the Asia Cup after stumbling to a loss against Sri Lanka in the final and they would now hope to return to winning ways. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have received a lot of flak for their strike rate so it would be interesting to see whether they change their approach or not. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England skipper Jos Buttler said Thursday he hopes his injury-hit Twenty20 side embrace the challenge of facing a strong Pakistan team on their first tour of the country in 17 years. Security issues have meant Pakistan has struggled to attract visiting sides since an attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009, but tours have slowly resumed in the past few years -- with England the latest. This seven-match series is seen as a preparation for next month's Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia, and Buttler hoped his young side build up well for the mega event.
The ICC T20 World Cup will begin in Australia from next month and most of the teams have announced their 15-member squads for the event. The Aussies under Aaron Finch will be looking to defend their title at home while the likes of New Zealand, England, India and Pakistan will look to the Aussies a tough fight. A rejuvenated Sri Lankan side also looks threatening while the quality of South Africa and West Indies in this format can also not be ignored.