Confident Misbah ready for England

Pakistani skipper Misbah-ul Haq said Friday his high-flying team can beat England world's leading Test side when they meet next year, believing his side are unstoppable on current form.

Pakistan returned home Friday after routing Bangladesh in two Twenty20s, three one-day internationals and two Tests, ending the year with five Test wins and without losing a series, both in five-day matches and limited overs.

They now take on England over three Tests, four one-days and three Twenty20 matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a series starting next month. Misbah said England will be a real test for his side, who are now fifth in Test rankings. "The series against England is important as well as very tough," Misbah told reporters. "England is the world's best Test team but in current form we can beat any team if we keep the good form and co-ordination which we showed this year." AFP