Ben Stokes returns as England announce squad for Pakistan Test tour

England has selected a 17-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan in October. The squad includes two uncapped players, Brydon Carse and Jordan Cox, as well as the return of spinners Rehan Ahmed and Jack Leach. Eight players from the squad were part of the previous Test series victory against Pakistan in 2022. Kent opener Zak Crawley is back in the squad after recovering from a finger injury, while Ben Stokes is included as he continues his recovery from a hamstring tear. The squad also features newcomers like Josh Hull. The series is set to be held in Multan and Rawalpindi, as confirmed by PCB’s Mohsin Naqvi.