TOM Banton’s batting pyrotechnics lit up a gloomy Friday night in Manchester even if the weather ultimately put paid to hopes of a result in this opening T20 international against Pakistan.

By Chris Stocks

August 28, Old Trafford, Manchester
England 131-6 Banton 71, Wasim 2-31)
No result
Toss: Pakistan, who elected to field
Officials: A.Wharf, M.Burns, M.Saggers, D.Millns, W.Noon

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