England in Pakistan, 2012

England bounced back after being spun out cheaply by Sri Lanka to leave the first Test evenly poised at stumps at the Galle International Stadium.

Travelling English supporters hugely outnumbered local Sri Lankan fans at the start of the first Test in Galle, making it look like a home match for the tourists.

Pakistan's Misbah-ul Haq on Tuesday cautioned against a drastic overhaul in personnel after one-day and Twenty20 losses against England, warning that change for change's sake could be damaging in the long-run.

Paceman Umar Gul took 3-18 to inspire Pakistan to a thrilling eight-run win in the first of three Twenty20 internationals against England at Dubai Stadium.

Kevin Pietersen hit his eighth one-day hundred while Alastair Cook missed a third consecutive century as England crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the third day-night match.

Do or die is the message for the hosts now and they need to win the next two matches to try and level this four match series.

Experienced batsman Younis Khan hopes Pakistan do not panic and try their best to bounce back against a resurgent England in the second day-night international on Wednesday.

England are finally back in the hunt with a comprehensive win in the first ODI and they go into the 2nd ODI with the favourites tag.

England will bid to put their woeful showing in the Test series behind them when they take on Pakistan in the four-match one-day series which kicks off here on Monday, captain Alastair Cook said Sunday.

Jos Buttler, who suffered a split webbing to his left hand, has not recovered and is ruled out of the 1st ODI against Pakistan.