A historic Test series between England and Pakistan is going to start in some days, with the Ben Stokes-led side already reached Pakistan for the series. This will be England’s first tour of Pakistan in 17 years, and the three-match series will be a part of the World Test Championship. Stokes revealed on Monday that he would be giving his match fees for the entire series to the Pakistan flood relief effort before the series’ opening game on December 1. Let us look at much more detail on ENG vs PAK 2022 here.
The English skipper took to his Twitter account, and wrote: “I’m donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan Flood appeal.”
I’m donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan Flood appeal ❤️🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/BgvY0VQ2GG
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) November 28, 2022
For the first time since 2005, England’s cricket squad arrived in Pakistan early on Sunday to play three Test matches. Although England played a good Twenty20 series in Pakistan two months ago. The unstable security environment has prevented England from hosting a Test match there in the country for the past 17 years.
They were supposed to go to Pakistan last year but cancelled after New Zealand, citing security concerns. Cancelled their trip minutes before the first one-day international.
The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it’s only right to give something back, says Ben Stokes
In his full statement, the England Test captain said: “It is great to be in Pakistan for the first time for this historic series. To be back here after 17 years as a Test side is very exciting. There is a sense of responsibility amongst the playing and support group and to be there is special.”
“The floods that devastated Pakistan earlier this year was very sad to see and has had significant impact on the country and the people,” he added.
Further in his statement, Stokes said: “The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it’s only right to give something back that goes far beyond cricket. I will be donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan flood appeal.”
“Hopefully this donation can go towards the rebuilding of areas of Pakistan most affected by the flooding,” he added.
Mark Wood out of first test due to injury
Recently, England faced a bit setback when their star bowler, Mark Wood, who created problems for the Pakistan side in T20I series couple of months back, was forced to rule out due to hip injury.
England tour of Pakistan 2022: ENG vs PAK 2022
Beginning on December 1, a three-match series that is a part of the World Test Championship will take place at Rawalpindi, Multan, and Karachi (December 17-21).
Although England is currently sitting at fourth place in the ICC test rankings. Their roster of players and wins over powerful opponents like South Africa. India provide them a significant advantage over the hosts early in the series.
England squad for Pakistan series:
Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Will Jacks, Keaton Jennings, Jack Leach, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Rehan Ahmed.
