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England v Pakistan: talking points from a thrilling first Test – The Guardian
Ben Stokes was sorely missed by England the last time he was absent but he has not been his superhuman self in the past two Tests
1) How do England manage without Ben Stokes?
With difficulty. The last time he was absent for more than the odd Test was in the 2017-18 Ashes, when he was helping Bristol police with their inquiries. England lost 4-0, and it was hard to say what they missed most Stokess batting, his bowling, or his blazing presence. This summer, though, they have already had to do without him to an extent. In the third Test against West Indies, he couldnt bowl; in the first Test against Pakistan, he barely batt…
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