England’s thrilling victory within the first Take a look at has arrange the remainder of the collection properly.
After beating Pakistan by 74 runs in Rawalpindi, consideration turns to Multan, a floor that’s internet hosting a world Take a look at match for the primary time since 2006.
Pakistan have solely misplaced as soon as on the floor within the southern Punjab area of Pakistan – in opposition to India in 2004.
After a primary Take a look at which might have taken rather a lot out of England’s group, Ben Stokes will likely be anticipated to make adjustments to the facet.
One identify who will not characteristic once more in Pakistan is Liam Livingston, who has been dominated out of the collection with a knee damage.
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Livingstone was anticipated to take up the mantle because the second spinner however harm his knee earlier than he might bowl a ball within the first Take a look at.
In his absence, part-time spinner Will Jacks impressed, taking six wickets within the first innings. However he did not bowl as a lot within the second innings and, with Mark Wooden match, Stokes might look to clean up his bowling assault.
England’s seamers bowled 106 overs in Rawalpindi, shared between James Anderson, Ollie Robinson and Ben Stokes.
With out Livingstone, England could be a bowler brief and for all of Jacks’ expertise, Stokes would possibly need to flip to a specialist bowler to share the load.
Jamie Overton is the opposite seamer within the squad and might be an possibility after impressing on his Take a look at debut in the summertime, however Woods could be the plain selection.
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As bowlers toiled on a flat pitch, England had been lacking a quick bowler who constantly hits speeds over 90mph.
With the pitch in Multan anticipated to not be so dissimilar than within the first Take a look at, Wooden’s tempo could be one thing England can lean on to get that additional bit out from the pitch.
An alternative choice England have is Rehan Ahmed, who was a late addition to the squad after impressing within the Abu Dhabi coaching camp earlier than the tour.
{The teenager} could be a wildcard selection however has impressed England together with his bowling and batting. Whether or not he can switch his county cricket type for England is one other query nevertheless, Stokes and Brendon McCullum are usually not afraid of utilizing inventive options for troublesome issues.
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One other conundrum for Stokes is who takes the gloves. Ollie Pope was regular in the course of the Take a look at however he confirmed his inexperience at occasions.
Ben Foakes is predicted to have recovered in time for the second Take a look at and he’s more likely to take his place again within the group.
It could be harsh to drop Jacks after impressing on debut, however he’ll probably be sacrificed to make room for Foakes and a specialist bowler, with Livingstone unavailable,
Watch day one of many second Take a look at in Multan dwell on Sky Sports activities Cricket from Friday (4.30am on air, 5am begin).
