Jonny Bairstow has appealed for help from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after becoming stuck in the Middle East while on holiday during the ongoing attack in the region. The attack prompted retaliation from Iran, with missiles reported to have targeted Israel and countries across the Middle East. On Saturday night, England Lions cancelled their scheduled second 50-over match against Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi because of security concerns. 'Tomorrow's second 50-over game between England Men's Lions and Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi will no longer go ahead, and we are delaying the departure of England Women for their proposed trip to Abu Dhabi next week. Dubai International Airport sustained damage during Iran's attacks while airports in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait were also hit.

Source: Daily Mail March 01, 2026 12:50 UTC