Despite being sidelined due to injury, England skipper Ben Stokes stayed involved by carrying drinks and offering advice to teammates during their first Test against Pakistan in Multan, showcasing his unwavering leadership and commitment to the squad.

Injured captain Ben Stokes confident England will not buckle in Multan heat - Stokes has lost his battle to be passed fit for Monday’s clash.

Pakistan play England in a three-Test series starting on Monday in Multan with the visitors favourites to inflict more damage on a team mired in a painful losing streak.

Ben Stokes did not feature for England during their series against Sri Lanka after tearing his hamstring in August; Ollie Pope captained in Stokes absence; watch the first Test from Monday live on Sky Sports Cricket at 5.

England have confirmed their playing XI for the first of the three Tests against Pakistan in Multan, beginning on October 7. Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the opening Test as the all-rounder continues his recovery from the hamstring injury, while Brydon Carse will make his debut. The tourists have also opted for two spinners in the line-up.

Henry Moeran reacts to England's T20 World Cup opener & Stokes looks ahead to Pakistan. Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and current England bowler Tash Farrant for reaction to England’s win in their Women’s T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh.

England Test Captain Ben Stokes is to miss the first match against Pakistan as he recovers from injury. His side have made a poor start to the first test in Multan, however.

Fast-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal has returned to the squad. Shaheen Afridi has replaced Mir Hamza after missing 2nd Test against Bangladesh.

By Caroline Chepkorir England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the first Test match against Pakistan due to his ongoing hamstring injury. He suffered th