Pakistan ready to face England at Leeds

LEEDS: After losing first three ODIs against the hosts Azhar Ali and company reached Leeds for 4th ODI on Wednesday.

Pakistan cricket team last played at Headingley on 12 September 2010 and lost against England by 4 wickets. Overall the team has played 7 ODIs at Headingley, won 4 and lost 3. England have played 28, won 17, lost 10 while one bore no result.

First ever ODI played at Headingley Leeds was on 5 September 1973 between England and West Indies, which the home team won by one wicket.

After reaching Leeds on Wednesday Team Pakistan had a brief practice session. Most of the players didn't practice however and preferred to rest instead.

After poor performance by ex-Test captain Shoaib Malik chances are that he will be dropped at Leeds and Mohammad Rizwan will be brought in to play in his place. Experienced fast bowlers Umar Gul and Mohammad Irfan are also likely to play the 4th ODI.