Stokes set to play on same pitch as first Test

England captain Ben Stokes is expected to be ready for the upcoming second Test against Pakistan, likely to take place on the same Multan pitch that hosted the record-setting first Test.

Stokes, who has been sidelined since early August due to a hamstring injury, practiced bowling at full speed in the nets on Sunday as he gears up for the match starting on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the pitch that facilitated remarkable run-scoring in the first Test has been secured and is being dried by two large fans positioned at either end, with repairs made to the creases and bowlers' footmarks.

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