The England Lions squad has returned safely to the UK, having been stranded in the UAE in the wake of last week's US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.
The white-ball tour, involving 17 players and headed up by Andrew Flintoff, was called off on Monday, after the initial cancellation of the second of five scheduled 50-over matches against Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi, with the players and staff confined to their hotel due to escalating tensions across the region.
The ECB confirmed at the weekend that it was seeking options to fly the squad home, following the closure of airspace across West Asia and the cancellation of thousands of flights.
"We can confirm that the England Men's Lions squad and UK-based coaching staff left Abu Dhabi this morning and are now safely back in the UK," an ECB spokesperson said.
"We are grateful to all those who provided assistance and advice while the squad were in Abu Dhabi, and who helped ensure their safe return.
"Our thoughts are with all those currently still in the Gulf who are seeking to return to the UK, and we hope they are able to get home soon."
Jonny Bairstow, the former England batter, is among those still in the UAE. He had been holidaying in Dubai with his young family, and was not involved with the England Lions arrangements. It is understood that the Professional Cricketers' Association is looking into arrangements to assist his return, after Bairstow initially reached out to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media.
A planned England women's training camp in Abu Dhabi was also cancelled ahead of the players' scheduled departure this week.
England Women, who have not played since they exited the 2025 ODI World Cup in October, had earmarked a 30-player camp as part of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is to be staged in the UK in June-July. The ECB said it was now looking at "alternative options".
The ongoing conflict has also affected arrangements for teams at the T20 World Cup, with Zimbabwe's departure from India being delayed. West Indies also said on Monday that their players had been forced to remain in place after their final game.
The ICC has said it is monitoring the situation, although it is not expected to affect the conclusion of the World Cup.
March 3, 17.26 GMT - This story was updated following England Lions' return to the UK