England captain Ben Stokes is still a doubtful starter for the side’s first Test against Pakistan, starting on October 7 in Multan.

Ben Stokes' return to the Playing XI has been delayed as the all-rounder is not yet fully fit from the injury he sustained two months ago in The Hundred. In his absence, Ollie Pope will continue to captain the England team for the first Test against Pakistan.

England captain Ben Stokes is a doubt for the first Test against Pakistan in Multan as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of playing England's first Test against Pakistan, starting on October 7 in Multan, due to his ongoing recovery from a torn hamstring.

England has announced their playing eleven for the 1st Test against Pakistan in Multan as their captain, Ben Stokes, gets ruled out.

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England captain Ben Stokes will miss the opening test against Pakistan in Multan to continue his recovery from a hamstring injury, the 33-year-old said on Saturday.Batter Ollie Pope, who led England during the home series against Sri Lanka, will lead the tourists in the match beginning on Monday."I

England captain Ben Stokes is out of the first Test against Pakistan after failing to recover from a hamstring injury in time.

The England captain has not yet fully recovered from his torn hamstring and will therefore miss the opening Test in Multan