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Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan due to a hamstring injury sustained in August. Ollie Pope will captain the team in his absence, while Brydon Carse makes his Test debut. Stokes aims to be fit for the second Test in ten days.
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England's cricket team is grappling with injuries as opener Ben Duckett sustains a thumb injury during the first Test against Pakistan, impacting their batting lineup. Despite this, Zak Crawley and Joe Root lead a cautious response, closing day two at 96 for one, still trailing Pakistan's 556.
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On October 9, 2024, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook's record to become England's leading run-scorer in Test cricket, achieving his 35th century with a score of 176 not out against Pakistan in Multan. This milestone places him fifth on the all-time list of Test run-scorers.