McCullum wary of Pakistan’s home advantage as England prepare for tri-series test

England's head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed concerns about Pakistan's home advantage as the team prepares for the second match of the One-day International tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The fixture will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, with England eager to put their skills to the test against a strong opponent in a competition that will also serve as preparation for the upcoming 50-over World Cup.

McCullum acknowledged the challenges of playing in subcontinent conditions, but emphasized that England is prepared to adapt quickly and play the best cricket they can. He stated that England doesn't have a fixed approach and will adapt as quickly as possible to whatever conditions are thrown their way. Pakistan, on the other hand, entered the match with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka, thanks to a match-winning century from Salman Ali Agha.

The hosts are looking to their fast bowlers to build on their strong performance in the previous match, while England will be without key players Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer. McCullum emphasized that the team understands Pakistan's home advantage but views the challenge as an opportunity to improve their adaptability. The match is the first of two meetings between the two teams in the league stage, with the next encounter scheduled for Oct 25 in Lahore.