PAK vs ENG: Ben Stokes to miss first Test due to hamstring injury

Ollie Pope (L) and Ben Stokes (R) walk off the ground. — AFPEngland captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the first Test match against Pakistan due to his ongoing hamstring injury. The all-rounder announced his unavailability for the forthcoming series after realising during the training session in Multan that he still needs more rest. Previously, Stokes had suffered a hamstring injury in the Hundred League and despite putting a lot of efforts to recover, he has been unable to recover. In regard to this, Ollie Pope will be leading the team as a stand-in captain in the upcoming match. Pope will take on the lead as England look to kick off their tour of Pakistan on a strong note. Meanwhile, James Anderson, is not accompanying the team on their tour of Pakistan, as he is participating in the Scotland’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.Despite his absence, the 42-year-old is sharing his invaluable experience with the team’s bowlers via WhatsApp.It is worth noting that the first Test match is scheduled to take place on October 7 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Schedule:Oct 7-11 – First Test, MultanOct 15-19 – Second Test, MultanOct 24-28 – Third Test, Rawalpindi Sohail Imran Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News. Ben Stokes Comments Submit مضمون کا ماخذ:پاور بال آن لائن خریداری