WE CAN CRACK MYSTERY SPIN

Dawson Says England have tools to deal with Pakistan bowler Tariq

- DAVID CHARLESWORTH

LIAM DAWSON insists England must not be distracted by the hype surrounding Usman Pakistan's latest Tariq mystery spinner.

After a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday, England will guarantee themselves a top-two position in their Super 8 group and a semi-final spot by beating Pakistan in Pallekele today.

Concerns remain over England's top-order batting, with four of their top five falling to spin at the weekend, and they are likely to be given a thorough working over by Pakistan's battery of slow bowlers.

Tariq has the best economy rate among spinners at the tournament and took 4-16 against Namibia last week, while his idiosyncratic approach has been causing a stir.