Captain Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique struck aggressive half centuries and led Pakistan’s positive start in the first test against a new-look England pace attack.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood combined with opener Abdullah Shafique in a burgeoning 114-run stand to steer the hosts to 122 for one at lunch on the opening day of the first test against England in Multan on Monday.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs England in the first Test in Multan as the tourists contend without captain Ben Stokes. ‘Bazball’ will be tested in Pakistan as Brendon McCullum looks to develop England’s style to cope in different conditions.

Women's cricket matches between India and Pakistan are flying the flag for diplomacy between the bitter neighbors, whose rivalry in the sport is toxic.

India carved out a 13th win in 16 T20 meetings with old rivals Pakistan at the Women's World Cup on Sunday as former champions West Indies thrashed Scotland.

Mohsin Naqvi said that all teams including India will participate in the event and does not see them "cancel or postpone" their trip

Exuding confidence that the ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, the country’s cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi said all teams, including India, will take part in it. India haven’t sent their team to Pakistan since July 2008 due to political tensions between the two countries.

Pakistan are scheduled to host the ICC tournament from February to March next year but India's participation in under clouds given the political tensions between the two countries.