Pakistan's tour of England has taken on a whole new complexion after positive Covid tests forced the ECB to name an entirely new squad for the ODI series. This is going to make for compelling viewing, so follow our guide as we explain how to watch an England vs Pakistan live stream and watch the ODI cricket series online, wherever you are in the world. We even have information of free watching options for some lucky cricket fans around the world.
Ben Stokes has taken on skipper duties from the self-isolating Eoin Morgan, with nine uncapped players parachuted into the most makeshift England squad we've seen in years.
Dates: July 8 (1pm BST), July 10 (11am BST) and July 13 (1pm BST)
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (game 1), Lord's, London (game 2) & Edgbaston, Birmingham (game 3)
Live stream and TV details: Sky Sports (UK) | PTV Sports (Free stream) (Pakistan) | Kayo Sports Freebie (Aus) | Spark Sport (NZ) | Sony Ten Cricket (India) | Willow TV / Sling TV (US)
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The Green Shirts' preparations haven't exactly been ideal either, the Pakistan squad having had little rest between recent clashes against South Africa and Zimbabwe, and the end of the PSL season that has whisked Babar Azam's men from the extreme heat of the UAE to pitches too wet to practice on.
But they'll take that over the chaotic situation England currently find themselves in, Stokes in charge despite being deemed unfit to play just a matter of days ago. He'll be able to count on the experience of Dawid Malan, but the likes of Zak Crawley and John Simpson are those in line to get their first taste of international 50-over cricket.
The good news is that they'll be getting close to the full experience, with Lord's set to be at full capacity and Edgbaston at 80%. And England are going to need all the backing they can get!
Follow our guide for all the details you need to find a 2021 England vs Pakistan live stream and watch all the action from the ODI cricket series online from anywhere.
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How to watch England vs Pakistan ODI cricket from outside your country
In the UK, Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Australia or the US? We've got you covered below with your official broadcasting options.
But if you're out of the country and are still desperate to tune into certain matches, you'll quickly find that online access is geo-blocked. In order to get around that (and assuming it complies with the Ts&Cs of the broadcaster in question), you can download and use a VPN.
Use a VPN to live stream cricket from anywhere
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from Pakistan, for example, just head to PTV sports and stream like you were back at home
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