Ben Stokes reveals how Pakistan decision made his return to England 'easier' as captain admits he can only play as an all-rounder for second Test

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Ben Stokes reveals how Pakistan decision made his return to England 'easier' as captain admits he can only play as an all-rounder for second Test

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Ben Stokes had admitted his only way back into England's team was as an all-rounder – and said Pakistan's decision to play Tuesday's second Test on the pitch used for the first eased his inclusion. Stokes was planning to use himself as third seamer after replacing Chris Woakes, with Matthew Potts coming in for Gus Atkinson, finally rested after seven Tests in a row. But on a surface that will effectively be into its sixth day from the start, much could rest on the shoulders of England's two frontline spinners, Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir, plus the off-breaks of Joe Root.
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