England call up Anderson, Stokes & Rashid for 2nd Pakistan Test

19th July (CRICKETNMORE) - After the defeat in the Lords test, England selectors have added fast bowler James Anderson, leg-spinner Adil Rashid and all-rounder Ben Stokes to the squad for the second Test at Emirates Old Trafford starting on Friday.

Anderson has recovered from a stress fracture of his right shoulder and bowled 22 overs in the Specsavers County Championship at Southport taking three wickets for 58 runs. Also Check who replaced Anderson in Latest ICC Bowlers Rankings.

Stokes has fully recovered from surgery to address a cartilage tear in his left knee.

Rashid, who last played for England in a Test last November against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates will join the squad.

With inputs from Agency