Why Ben Stokes’ Positive Approach to Test Cricket Is So Refreshing

England won the first Test against Pakistan by 74 runs in Rawalpindi. Ben Stokes declared early in his side's second innings at 264-7. The second and third Tests are in Multan and Karachi. Pakistan were the favourites to win at 2.25 with Betway. The pre-game odds are likely to be tighter with the fitness of the England squad no longer in question. England returned to Pakistan for the first time in 17 years. Michael Atherton believes no other captain could have achieved the result. He believes that no one else would have managed to achieve it.

England won the Test against Pakistan. England averaged 6.73 runs an over with the bat during the entire match. Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are the new England cricketing coaches. The team is in good shape for the Ashes series next summer. Australia and England are both starting to be talked about in the same breath. A series win in Pakistan would put England in a good position to welcome their arch rivals from Down Under.