England ponder with options to find best way to clinch Test series victory

England are pondering over various options in a selection dilemma as Ben Stokes amp Co attempt to find their best combination to clinch a Test series victory in Pakistan through the second game in Multan starting on FridayDespite doubts over the first Test in Rawalpindi starting on time as a virus bug swept through the visitors camp England were fit enough to field a playing eleven as per the original schedule of the tour and thoroughly dominated the match on the flattest of pitches to register a famous 74run victory over PakistanTearaway fast bowler Mark Wood and firstchoice wicketkeeper Ben Foakes missed the epic victory in Rawalpindi due to injury and illness respectively But the duo appear to be fit again for the Multan Test which could be under the cloud of winter fog apart from unhealthy airWith allrounder Liam Livingstone missing the series due to the knee injury he picked up on the second day of the Rawalpindi Test Will Jacks despite picking 6161 on debut could become the unlucky player to make way if Foakes is fit to take the keeping duties from standin keeper Ollie PopeWell have to consider all our different options I think there are a few different options we are going to lay out in front of each other and try and understand what is the best option to try and win this Test match Because we have got a few other factors that we have to contend withThats the great thing about where were at the moment We found ourselves in that situation illness prior to the first Test and we still managed to pick a team that was strong enough to win a game As I said we are going to have a conversation at some point about what we feel is the best route to go said Stokes ahead of the Multan TestAlso readConfident Pakistan brings down target to 174 in 1st TestWood had returned England colours on the sevenmatch T20I tour of Pakistan and went on to play a huge role in Englands T20 World Cup victory in Australia though a hip injury ruled him out of the semifinal and final clashes followed by the Test sides preparatory camp in Abu DhabiStokes feels that Woods return will give England an extra edge in their bowling attack mainly to execute a shortball strategy which was used well b the visitors in Rawalpindi I mean it is definitely an added bonus Its a lot better having someone bowling 150kph bouncers rather than me Robbo Ollie Robinson and Jimmy Anderson at 80mph trying to do itI think wherever you go in the world conditions whatever it is having someone at Woodys pace is an absolute bonus Whether hes bowling short or full at that pace its always going to be difficult to face Its great to have him fit and recovering from his injuries and hes definitely put his name into the hat for selectionThough England are out of contention for reaching next years World Test Championship WTC final they can severely hamper Pakistans chances of reaching the final The Babar Azamled side who are currently in fifth place in the standings with a 4667 win percentage need to win their remaining four Test matches at home to have a chance of reaching the WTC finalThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever