England Playing XI for 1st Test vs Pakistan Announced: Ben Stokes Ruled Out, Ollie Pope to Captain Visitors; Jack Leach Returns
The all-rounder has not yet recovered from his hamstring injury and will thus sit out of the PAK vs ENG Test series opener. England take on Pakistan in a three-match Test series, the first of which starts from October 7.
In a major development, Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the Pakistan national cricket team vs England national cricket team 1st Test 2024. The visiting team will continue to be led by Ollie Pope, who had stepped in Ben Stokes' absence during England's Test win over Sri Lanka some time ago. England announced their playing XI for the PAK vs ENG Test series opener in Multan and shared that Ben Stokes will continue to recover from his hamstring injury that kept him out of the Sri Lanka Tests. Jack Leach has meanwhile made a return to the England cricket team playing XI for the first time since the tour of India earlier this year. Zak Crawley, who had declared himself fit, also finds a place in the England playing XI. Ben Stokes Enjoys Playing Golf Along With Chris Woakes in Multan Ahead of PAK vs ENG 2024 Test Series (Watch Video).
England Playing XI vs Pakistan Announced
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