Australia are set to face an underprepared England side when the old rivals meet in the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 8.
Shaken by their appalling defence of the 50-over competition, in India late last year, England fixed up a warm-up series against Pakistan to build cohesion and finalise plans.
They even pulled their players out of the closing stages of the Indian Premier League to help their readiness. That robbed Phil Salt of the chance of appearing in the final for winners Kolkata Knight Riders, and Jos Buttler, Will Jacks and Reece Topley the opportunity to help their teams in the play-offs.
