Edinburgh Cricket Club

England hit back from their one-day international whitewash with victory in the first Twenty20 international of three by eight runs, defending 144 for six with three economical wickets for Umar Gul.

England captain Stuart Broad felt the dismissal of Ravi Bopara changed the outcome of the opening Twenty20 international at Dubai. The tourists, requiring 145 for victory, fell just eight runs short.

Stuart Broad is confident England have what it takes to follow up their 4-0 ODI whitewash against Pakistan with further success in the three-game T20 series, which gets under way on Thursday.

Team director Andy Flower spoke of his pride after England sealed a hugely impressive 4-0 one-day international whitewash versus Pakistan in Dubai.

Kevin Pietersen can justifiably drink to his highest limited-overs international score, which he thinks is likely his best one-day innings. The right-hander's 130 set up a four-wicket win and 4-0 whitewash.

Alastair Cook was thrilled England’s batsmen were able to put into practice what they had aimed to before the one-day internationals with Pakistan.

Alastair Cook has been added to England’s squad for the Twenty20 series with Pakistan as injury cover for Ravi Bopara, who has a back problem.

Kevin Pietersen struck another masterful century as England completed a 4-0 one-day international whitewash over Pakistan with a four-wicket victory.

All-rounder Samit Patel has been awarded an England incremental contract for 2011-12, having gained the necessary number of points through his appearances in ODI and T20 international cricket.

Eoin Morgan habitually lowers his sights at the crease, but his lofty ambition is undiminished by a tough tour of England duty in the desert this winter.