England captain Ben Stokes is set to make a comeback in the second Pakistan Test, starting in Multan on Tuesday, after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out since August ¹ ² ³ ⁴. Stokes, 33, practiced with the team on Sunday, bowling four overs at full pace, doing high-intensity running, and having a 45-minute batting session in the nets ¹.
If declared fit, Stokes is likely to replace Chris Woakes in the team. England will assess Stokes’ fitness on Monday before announcing their side ¹. This is great news for England, especially after their impressive win in the first Test under stand-in skipper Ollie Pope ¹.
Key Details:
- Injury Recovery: Stokes has recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him out since August ¹ ² ³ ⁴
- Practice Session: Stokes practiced with the team on Sunday, bowling four overs at full pace ¹
- Expected Replacement: Stokes is likely to replace Chris Woakes in the team ¹
- Fitness Assessment: England will assess Stokes’ fitness on Monday before announcing their side ¹
