England Cricket Team Defeated by Pakistan

England's cricket team, captained by Ben Stokes, suffered a disappointing 1-2 series defeat against Pakistan, culminating in a nine-wicket loss in the decisive Test match at Rawalpindi. Head coach Brendon McCullum expressed his support for Stokes, who returned from a significant hamstring injury but struggled throughout the series, scoring only 53 runs and bowling 10 wicketless overs. England initially posted 267 after a counter-attack led by Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson, but Pakistan responded strongly with 344, thanks to Saud Shakeel's century. In their second innings, England collapsed to 112, setting a modest target of 36 runs, which Pakistan easily chased down. McCullum emphasized the need for the team to rally around Stokes, who faced challenges in decision-making due to his recent injury. The team now prepares for a challenging series in New Zealand next month.