WE CAN CRACK MYSTERY SPIN

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

- FROM DAVID CHARLESWORTH

After a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday, England will guarantee themselves a top-two position in their Super Eight group and a semifinal 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.