England captain Ben Stokes returns from a hamstring injury for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan. Key lineup changes include Gus Atkinson and

Pakistan is set to take an unusual step by using the same pitch for the second Test against England in Multan. This decision comes after Pakistan's innings defeat in the first Test, and they are hoping the move will give them an edge as they try to bounce back.

MULTAN (Pakistan) (AFP) – Under-pressure Pakistan are set to re-use the controversial Multan pitch used for the first Test against England for the second match starting Tuesday, in a rare move as they seek to level the series.

Pakistan are preparing to play on a used pitch for the second Test in an attempt to force a result and level the series as Ben Stokes looks fit to return to captain England.

The 33-year-old England all-rounder has been out since the beginning of August following a hamstring injury, but on Sunday, he was seen bowling at a full pace in the nets and aiming to be back in the playing XI for the second Multan Test,

England captain Ben Stokes looks set to be fit for his side's second Test against Pakistan in Multan on Tuesday. The match is likely to be played on the same pitch on which the tourists broke a host of records in the first Test.

England captain Ben Stokes looks on course to return for the second Test against Pakistan, starting in Multan on Tuesday. England normally name their team two days before the start of a Test, but will wait until a final verdict on Stokes's fitness on Monday before announcing their side.