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 Ā¹ Ā² Ā³ ā“. 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 Ā¹.
If declared fit, Stokes is likely to replace Chris Woakes in the team. England will assess Stokes’ fitness on Monday before announcing their side Ā¹. This is great news for England, especially after their impressive win in the first Test under stand-in skipper Ollie Pope Ā¹.
Key Details:
- Injury Recovery: Stokes has recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him out since August Ā¹ Ā² Ā³ ā“
- Practice Session: Stokes practiced with the team on Sunday, bowling four overs at full pace Ā¹
- Expected Replacement: Stokes is likely to replace Chris Woakes in the team Ā¹
- Fitness Assessment: England will assess Stokes’ fitness on Monday before announcing their side Ā¹
