Ben Stokes will return as captain for the second Test against Pakistan, with seam bowler Matthew Potts recalled after England’s impressive innings win in the series opener.
Stokes, missing the last four Tests due to a hamstring injury, has been cleared after extensive training and is poised to reclaim his No 6 position.
The England squad is an all-Durham pace attack, featuring Potts and debutant Brydon Carse, while Woakes and Atkinson have been rested after heavy workloads.
Despite England’s impressive performance, the decision to rest players highlights the team's strategic management of fatigue and injuries, crucial in the intense conditions of the first Test.
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