Spin-heavy Pakistan wins toss and bats in 2nd cricket test against England

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Spin-heavy Pakistan wins toss and bats in 2nd cricket test against England
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Pakistan has won the toss and elected to bat in the second cricket test against England. Ben Stokes returned Tuesday to lead England after recovering from a torn hamstring as the visitors made two changes from the side which recorded an innings and 47-run win in the first test last week. Stokes replaced Chris Woakes.

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Stokes, who missed England’s 2-1 win at home against Sri Lanka and also last week’s victory in Multan, replaced Chris Woakes. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson made way for Matthew Potts, who last played a test match against Sri Lanka at Lord’s in August. Four senior players, including out-of-form Babar Azam, were rested for the remaining two tests of the series.

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