Next week, England is set to head to Pakistan. They’re getting ready for a three-match Test tour.
It starts in Multan on October 7. England’s skipper, Ben Stokes, looks good to play in the imminent Test series with Pakistan. He had hamstring scans on Wednesday.
Stokes, an important player for England Skipper, had some worried about his health. But, good news! He’s getting better. If he joins the crew, it odds for the series could go up.
He missed the last England-vs-Sri Lanka Test series because of a hamstring injury. He got it playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred on August 11.
Ollie Pope put on the skipper’s hat for England and accomplished a 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka. Filling in for Ben Stokes, the usual leader, Pope was a rock, aiding England during a booming tour and unveiling his ability to command on the world field.
Chances are Stokes will become skipper again for the Pakistan game. His latest scan came back positive, and he’s 33.
England is hopping on a plane next week. They’re heading to Pakistan. There’s a big three-match Test tour. It’s set to kick off in Multan on October 7th.
“Ben Stokes, the captain of England Men’s Test team, had his prearranged scans today. These scans were for his hamstring injury. This injury is the reason why he couldn’t play in the Test series against Sri Lanka. That’s the news coming from the England and Wales Cricket Board this Wednesday.”
“The scan outcomes were good, showing his healing is still on time since the injury took place over six weeks ago. He’s lined up to join in the approaching Test series against Pakistan.”
Stokes may be prepared to direct the English team in Pakistan, but his early tour bowling skills spark questions. When queried about potential for bowling in kick-off Test, Stoke’s response suggested it was premature: “It feels like jumping the gun. Clearly, for the past six-and-a-half weeks, my routine has been just walking and hitting the gym.
“It takes more than mending my hamstring to reclaim my bowling form—it’s a whole system that needs reigniting.”