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Buttler in line for a Test place, according to Bayliss. Big call if they are to deploy him - but, with Stokes/Anderson sweating on fitness, the selectors may be able to shoe-horn both he and Buttler into the same XI.

Cook has spoken about Amir, and said he should expect some boos and a tough reception at Lord's. Hard to disagree. He's served his time, and I'm on Atherton's side. It was a sting cooked up by the News of the World - as expected. They fashioned a crime out of something which would have potentially never have happened, and coerced Amir at a tender age.

But before all that, we've got the solitary T20 vs SL to look forward to. I really hope Mills starts.*

Predictions for the England vs Pakistan series?

I believe that Pakistan will win at least one test match, but England will be far too strong overall.

Everyone is looking forward to Amir, and I just hope that he deals with the expectation and pressure well enough.

It'll be far closer than the England vs SL series whatever happens. The Test series will be very tight, but I expect England to really shine during the white-ball games to be honest.

Just saw Amir's first ball was... a no ball. This time, though, he was facing the bowler and batting. He was dismissed second ball. You couldn't make it up.*

Completely agree. As a neutral, it will be an interesting series to watch. Pakistan's batting is their main worry, but their bowling should shine through well. Fully expect England to win the limited overs series fairly easily.

Pakistan's bowling against England's top order will be the massive test.

I'm intrigued by this series, I really am.

Not least because there's rankings up for grabs, and if England manage to come through victorious, they'll hold all the Test trophies simultaneously. I don't think a nation has done that since Australia managed it a fair few years ago.*

Which trophies does that list consist of?

Trophies against every other Test playing nation.

I'm intrigued by this series, I really am.

Not least because there's rankings up for grabs, and if England manage to come through victorious, they'll hold all the Test trophies simultaneously. I don't think a nation has done that since Australia managed it a fair few years ago.*

I do think that England will struggle when playing away from home, at the moment. No doubt they are a talented bunch of players, but there are still a few questions around the team.

The test series against India in India will be exciting. I just hope that the pitches don't ruin the contest.

I do think that England will struggle when playing away from home, at the moment. No doubt they are a talented bunch of players, but there are still a few questions around the team.

The test series against India in India will be exciting. I just hope that the pitches don't ruin the contest.

I also agree that England will win the series but it won't be a walk over. I'm going to Lords for the first time to watch the first test! So excited!

I am there as well on the Saturday.

Amir has already claimed 2 wickets on the second day.

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