Summary The trio took no part in England's 75-run defeat in first of a four-match series at Lord's on Sunday
(AFP) - England added premier pace bowler James Anderson, all-rounder Ben Stokes and leg-spinner Adil Rashid into an expanded 14-man squad for Friday’s second Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford.
The trio took no part in England’s 75-run defeat in the first of a four-match series at Lord’s on Sunday. But Anderson, England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker, and Stokes have both been passed fit following their respective shoulder and knee injuries.
Meanwhile Rashid, yet to play a home Test, could feature as a back-up or even an alternative to Moeen Ali after the off-break bowler came in for some harsh treatment by Pakistan’s batsmen at Lord’s.
Anderson and Stokes helped prove their fitness by taking part in the ongoing County Championship match between Lancashire and Durham at Southport, near Liverpool.
