England's upcoming series against Pakistan has everyone on edge, especially with Ben Stokes fitness in question. The all-rounder is struggling to confirm his place in the first Test of the tour, following an injury sustained earlier this year.
Ben Stokes injured his left hamstring during the Hundred in August, which also caused him to miss England's Test series against Sri Lanka. Since then, he has been working hard on his recovery, aiming to join the team for the Pakistan series. Despite some promising signs, including a brief batting and bowling session in Multan, his participation in the first Test remains uncertain.
If Stokes is not fit enough to play, England has a plan. Ollie Pope, who led the team to a series win against Sri Lanka, will continue as captain. Chris Woakes might also make his return to overseas Test cricket after a long hiatus, providing crucial balance to the team from the lower middle order.
Zak Crawley, having declared himself fit after recovering from a fractured finger, will be an essential part of the team. His readiness and hunger for the game were evident as he resumed training at Canterbury and adjusted to Multan's intense heat.
England usually names their XI two days before a Test match. This time, a late decision on Stokes' inclusion is expected. The team has ample depth and options, making them well-equipped to handle the situation irrespective of Stokes' availability.
England's squad is training hard in Multan, adapting to local conditions and ensuring they are ready for any challenge. The absence of warm-up matches before the first Test is an unusual move, but the team feels prepared.
As we wait for the final word on Ben Stokes, the spirit and readiness of the team remain high, promising an exciting series ahead. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Stokes' fitness and England's strategy.
| England tour of Pakistan 2024 - TEST Format | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Day | Date | Time | Fixture | Format | Venu | Result |
| 1 | MON | 07-Oct-2024 | 10:30 AM | PAK vs ENG | TEST | Multan Cricket Stadium | England won by an innings and 47 runs |
| 2 | TUE | 15-Oct-2024 | 10:30 AM | PAK vs ENG | TEST | National Stadium | Pakistan won by 152 runs |
| 3 | THU | 24-Oct-2024 | 10:30 AM | PAK vs ENG | TEST | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Pakistan won by 9 wkts |
England tour of Pakistan 2024 is starting from 2024-10-07, there are a total of 3 matches to be played in it, and a total of 2 teams will play in this series, the matches of this series will be played in 3 stadiums of Pakistan, you can watch this series live on, the last match of this series will be played on 2024-10-24.
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