ENG Playing XI vs PAK – ENG vs PAK: After recovering from injury, England’s express pacer Mark Wood is set to play the second Test match against Pakistan. Meanwhile, Liam Livingstone is set to miss the remainder of the series after sustaining an injury in the first game. The Three Lions are expected to persist with Ollie Pope for keeping the wickets in the second Test match as well. Follow ENG vs PAK Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
ENG Playing XI vs PAK: Liam Livingstone injured, Mark Wood returns while Ollie Pope to keep wickets in Multan Test, no place for Ben Foakes – CHECK OUT
PAK vs ENG: Mark Wood returns – Wood missed the first Test, which England won by 74 runs in Rawalpindi, with a hip injury he suffered during the T20 World Cup. But the fast bowler will return to the side as a replacement for Livingstone, 29, who suffered a knee injury during the first Test and will miss the rest of the tour. Wood will join the pace attack alongside Ben Stokes, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, while Jacks will provide back-up to front-line spinner Jack Leach.
In Foakes’ absence due to an illness, Pope donned the gloves and performed well enough to retain the position. He took one stunning catch down the leg-side in the second innings which was particularly impressive as England sealed victory on the final day. To note, he also smashed his third Test century against a meek-looking Pakistani bowling line-up during the first innings.
England Playing XI 2nd Test
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope (WK)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (C)
- Will Jacks
- Ollie Robinson
- Jack Leach
- Mark Wood
- James Anderson
“We found ourselves in that situation and still picked a team that was strong enough to win. We’ll consider all our options,” said captain Ben Stokes.
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