Ben Stokes Poised for a Comeback in 2nd Multan Test Against Pakistan; Potts Also Secures a Spot

England has been a superior force in away conditions as they face Pakistan in a three-match Test series. The Three Lions obliterated the Men in Green with their solid overall display and the hosts could not find a thread of weakness in its opposition. With PAK and ENG all set to lock horns against each other in Multan again, both sides have made notable changes in their sides. England has also named their official Playing XI, and one of their top faces, Ben Stokes, is all set to make his return to the playing squad.

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England Features Two Big Changes in Playing XI for 2nd Multan Test vs PAK; Ben Stokes Returns

The England Cricket Board has announced the Playing XI for the 2nd Test Match against Pakistan in Multan, which features two notable changes. Seam bowlers Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson have been rested, and England Skipper Ben Stokes receives the green signal to make his return to red-ball cricket.

Stokes has been suffering from a hamstring injury that kept him out since early August. The injury kept him out of the last four test matches, but he will now return at full capacity. Apart from Stokes, Seamer Matt Potts also returns to test cricket action since the Lord's Test against Sri Lanka in August 2024.

"England Men have confirmed their XI for the second Test against Pakistan , which is set to commence on Tuesday in Multan. Seamers Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes are rested.

"England Captain Ben Stokes returns after missing the last four Test matches. He has fully recovered from a hamstring tear, which has kept him on the sidelines since early August. Durham seamer Matt Potts returns to the side for the first time since the Lord’s Test against Sri Lanka at the end of August," the statement by the ECB mentioned.

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England's Playing XI for the second Multan Test against Pakistan : Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, ⁠Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, Matt Potts, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.