England captain Ben Stokes has issued an apology to his side after they were beaten by 152 runs in the second Test match against Pakistan on Friday (Oct 18). Playing at the Multan Cricket Stadium the&nbsp;defeat comes as a huge disappointment for the visitors while they dismantled Pakistan at the same venue last week in the first Test match. After the match, Stokes confessed to the same with the series now moving to the decider.

<h2>Stokes issues apology</h2>

"I actually apologised to the group up there last night," Stokes said afterwards. "It's the first time in my captaincy that I've let my emotions show in my body language, with how I was feeling as the game was unfolding. I owned up to that, and I'm very annoyed at myself for letting that out.”

England had enjoyed a great run heading into the second Test as they won by an innings and 47 runs. They were hot favourites to win the second Test and pocket the series, however, a rejuvenated Pakistan won the match after some smart decision-making. Having been restricted to 291 runs in the first innings, Stokes and Co were bowled out for 144 on Day 4 of the Test match, in the process losing the Test match.

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The English side was slammed for poor decision-making and were all over the place in terms of shot selection.

On the other hand, the win was Pakistan’s first in 2024 and the first under Shan Masood after being appointed as the captain of the Test side. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan with the latter scalping 11 wickets but was not given the Player of the Match in favour of the former. Noman ended with figures of 46/8 in the second innings while Sajid had figures of 111/7 in the first innings.

England captain Ben Stokes has issued an apology to his side after they were beaten by 152 runs in the second Test match against Pakistan on Friday (Oct 18). Playing at the Multan Cricket Stadium the defeat comes as a huge disappointment for the visitors while they dismantled Pakistan at the same venue last week in the first Test match.

England captain Ben Stokes has issued an apology to his side after they were beaten by 152 runs in the second Test match against Pakistan on Friday (Oct 18). Playing at the Multan Cricket Stadium the defeat comes as a huge disappointment for the visitors while they dismantled Pakistan at the same venue last week in the first Test match. After the match, Stokes confessed to the same with the series now moving to the decider. Stokes issues apology "I actually apologised to the group up there last night," Stokes said afterwards. "It's the first time in my captaincy that I've let my emotions show in my body language, with how I was feeling as the game was unfolding. I owned up to that, and I'm very annoyed at myself for letting that out.” England had enjoyed a great run heading into the second Test as they won by an innings and 47 runs. They were hot favourites to win the second Test and pocket the series, however, a rejuvenated Pakistan won the match after some smart decision-making. Having been restricted to 291 runs in the first innings, Stokes and Co were bowled out for 144 on Day 4 of the Test match, in the process losing the Test match. ALSO READ | Noman Ali and Sajid Khan put up colossal effort to see Pakistan through in second Test vs ENG, level series The English side was slammed for poor decision-making and were all over the place in terms of shot selection. On the other hand, the win was Pakistan’s first in 2024 and the first under Shan Masood after being appointed as the captain of the Test side. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan with the latter scalping 11 wickets but was not given the Player of the Match in favour of the former. Noman ended with figures of 46/8 in the second innings while Sajid had figures of 111/7 in the first innings.

PAK vs ENG: England skipper Ben Stokes issues apology after lackluster show in Multan Test

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler feels that 'one tournament doesn't define you' and he'll use the ODI World Cup 2023 debacle as positive learning in career going forward. England are currently in West Indies for a white-ball tour and and Buttler notes that there's enough talent in the team to take England cricket forward.&nbsp;

"There's some really exciting talent in this team," Butter said on the sidelines of second-day of practice in Antigua. "Young guys eager to get their opportunities and perform. There's some guys that have not been exposed to ODI cricket a lot, but have a lot of experience in Test cricket, so not necessarily new to the international game. It's a nice blend."

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England, who had entered the 2023 edition of the quadrennial tournament as defending champions, had a horrid time as they finished seventh among 10 teams with just three wins in nine games. Buttler is eager to use that experience as a motivation to take the team forward.

"(And realising) that sort of tournament doesn't define you. I've got to use it as motivation and hunger to push myself and the team forward and take the learnings from that. Use it as a positive experience to go into the rest of my career….I always think of Ben Stokes' words to Jofra (Archer) about the (2019) Super Over. 'Whatever happens here doesn't define you,' and I certainly feel like that World Cup isn't the defining moment for me," said Buttler.

Talking about his personal takeaway from the tournament, Buttler said: "That's a big learning for me, managing my own game is vital to the team and just finding different ways to do that to allow me to walk to the middle with a clear mind."

Buttler has been one of the most prolific white-ball batters of England and the team had won 2022 T20 World Cup under his captaincy last year.

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler feels that 'one tournament doesn't define you' and he'll use the ODI World Cup 2023 debacle as positive learning in career going forward.

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler feels that 'one tournament doesn't define you' and he'll use the ODI World Cup 2023 debacle as positive learning in career going forward. England are currently in West Indies for a white-ball tour and and Buttler notes that there's enough talent in the team to take England cricket forward. "There's some really exciting talent in this team," Butter said on the sidelines of second-day of practice in Antigua. "Young guys eager to get their opportunities and perform. There's some guys that have not been exposed to ODI cricket a lot, but have a lot of experience in Test cricket, so not necessarily new to the international game. It's a nice blend." Also Read: Taijul Islam shines for hosts as Bangladesh stun New Zealand by 150 runs to go 1-0 up England, who had entered the 2023 edition of the quadrennial tournament as defending champions, had a horrid time as they finished seventh among 10 teams with just three wins in nine games. Buttler is eager to use that experience as a motivation to take the team forward. "(And realising) that sort of tournament doesn't define you. I've got to use it as motivation and hunger to push myself and the team forward and take the learnings from that. Use it as a positive experience to go into the rest of my career….I always think of Ben Stokes' words to Jofra (Archer) about the (2019) Super Over. 'Whatever happens here doesn't define you,' and I certainly feel like that World Cup isn't the defining moment for me," said Buttler. Talking about his personal takeaway from the tournament, Buttler said: "That's a big learning for me, managing my own game is vital to the team and just finding different ways to do that to allow me to walk to the middle with a clear mind." Buttler has been one of the most prolific white-ball batters of England and the team had won 2022 T20 World Cup under his captaincy last year.

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