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In England’s second innings, Stokes was bizarrely lbw playing no shot to spinner Noman Ali.<\/p>\n
England were ultimately skittled for 112, their lowest total in Pakistan, setting the hosts towards a nine-wicket win.<\/p>\n
“He is disappointed, naturally,” said McCullum. “We all know how competitive and driven the skipper is. He’ll be hurting right now with how the series has unfolded.<\/p>\n
“That injury was quite significant. He had to put in a lot of graft and subconsciously maybe you’re not quite as screwed down as you can be in terms of decision-making. That’s natural.”<\/p>\n
England have a short turnaround to their next tour, a three-Test series in New Zealand beginning at the end of November.<\/p>\n
A squad is expected to be announced in the coming days, with few changes anticipated.<\/p>\n
Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed is likely to make way, possibly for a batter or wicketkeeper to cover for Jamie Smith, who will miss part or all of the tour for the birth of his first child.<\/p>\n
The first Test is in Christchurch, the city where Stokes was born before moving to the UK at the age of 12.<\/p>\n
“He’ll be better for the run, no doubt,” said McCullum, himself a New Zealander.<\/p>\n
“It will be a couple of weeks off, freshen up and back to conditions which are a bit more similar to England. It’s another opportunity for us.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n