England Lions: Team back in UK from Abu Dhabi after cancellation of series with Pakistan Shaheens

The England Lions squad and staff have arrived back in the UK following the cancellation of the rest of their limited-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates.

England's development team - coached by Andrew Flintoff - had been in Abu Dhabi for the 50-over leg of their white-ball series.

They had been scheduled to play the second of those matches on Sunday, but it was cancelled after missile strikes across the Middle East.

Iran launched attacks throughout the region, including in the UAE, in response to American and Israeli strikes across its territory.

The party of 25 England Lions players and coaches boarded a commercial flight out of Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said they have now safely touched down in the UK.

"We are grateful to all those who provided assistance and advice while the squad were in Abu Dhabi, and who helped ensure their safe return," the ECB said in a statement.

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