This is the first time that England have lost in Pakistan under Ben Stokes' captaincy. But, the hosts had to make some controversial decisions to make it happen. The one that made headlines around the world was their decision to recycle the surface from the first Test, as the second Test was also to be played in Multan.
MULTAN TEST
Stokes backs England's methods despite losing 8 for 108
Stokes top-scored in the fourth innings © AFP
England were welcomed with industrial fans on both ends of the pitch when they arrived for training two days out of the second Test, as the hosts attempted to completely dry out the surface. They laid the pitch bare under scorching Multan sun throughout the two practice sessions in the lead up to the second Test.
It paid dividends for Pakistan as they secured a
