"I might declare without batting one day" - Ben Stokes  


image-lbeqtowlJames Anderson & Ben Stokes | Source: Twitter

England Test captain Ben Stokes has issued a stern warning to Pakistan ahead of the second Test as he stated that the visitors will be even more "adventurous" in the upcoming contest in Multan, starting Friday, December 9.

Speaking to the media ahead of the second Test, Stokes said England is prepared for another flat track in Multan, with absolutely no help for bowlers. The star all-rounder further hinted that they'll continue elevating their aggressive approach in Test Cricket. 

Here's what Ben Stokes said:

"We might see actually, in this Test, if it does pan out the way that it could potentially with the late start and early finish that we end up having only 300-350 overs in the Test match, we might have to get even a bit more adventurous with what we do. We’ll see. I might declare without batting one day, who knows?"

England fought against all odds to hammer Pakistan by 74 runs in the opening Test. The Three Lions rode on their much and rightly hyped Bazball approach and refused to be subdued by the lifeless pitch at Rawalpindi as they eventually eked out a result in the final session of the play.   

Meanwhile, the England captain also confirmed that their star pacer Mark Wood has completed his recovery and is all set to feature in the second Test in Multan: 

"It is definitely an added bonus. It’s a lot better having someone bowling 150kmp/h (93mph) bouncers rather than me, Robbo, and Jimmy at 80mph trying to do it. I think wherever you go in the world, conditions, whatever it is, having someone at Woody’s pace is an absolute bonus." 


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