Abu Dhabi, March 1 -- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has cancelled the England Lions' upcoming 50-over fixture against Pakistan Shaheens and postponed the England Women's training camp in Abu Dhabi due to escalating security concerns in West Asia.

The decisions follow recent military strikes by the United States on Iran and subsequent Iranian counter-attacks across the region, including a missile strike targeting Dubai's Palm Jumeirah resort, ESPNcricinfo reported.

The second of five scheduled 50-over matches between the England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens, which was set for Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, has been called off. The 25-player Lions squad, under coach Andrew Flintoff, remains in the UAE as the country's airspace is curren...