In his first reaction after being named as England captain for the ODI series against Pakistan, Ben Stokes said it would be an understatement if he says he was not expecting to captain England. Stokes, who is making a comeback to the England side after the India series in March, was given the responsibility to lead an inexperienced England ODI side consisting of nine uncapped cricketers. To explain the unexpectedness of the events, Stokes, who had been on a break since the India tour, said he had only packed clothes for three days away from home. England are slated to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Pakistan. The first-XI England players, who have been sent into isolation, are expected to be available for the T20 series.

Source: Hindustan Times July 07, 2021 09:45 UTC