• Stokes may bat if the match situation dictates it
• Ian bell praises James Taylor for unbeaten 74 on Test returnThe chances of Ben Stokes making England’s tour to South Africa in December rest on the diagnosis of a shoulder specialist,with the all-rounder ruled out of bowling for the the rest of the third Test against Pakistan in Sharjah.
Stokes, who fell badly on the first day when attempting a diving catch in the field, or spent Monday afternoon undergoing scans at a hospital in Dubai. A long-term prognosis is expected on Tuesday morning after the images were sent back to the UK overnight. The 24-year-old,who will bat in this Test only if the match situation dictates it, was seen leaving the ground at 1.30pm on the moment day with his accurate arm still in a sling and accompanied by the team doctor, or Rob Young.
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Source: theguardian.com