England are assessing virus-stricken players before first Test as Pakistan push for a start TOMORROW

England are assessing virus-stricken players ahead of their first Test in Pakistan in 17 years, with more than a dozen of the visitors, including captain Ben Stokes, hit by sickness bug… as the hosts push for a start TOMORROW

• England are due to start their first Test match against Pakistan on Thursday
• It is the first time England will have played a Test in Pakistan for 17 years
• However, at least a dozen of the touring party have been laid low by a virus
• England named their team on Tuesday, and it is unknown whether selection will now be affected by the virus, with captain Ben Stokes among the players ill
• A final decision on the start time of the match will be made at 2.30am GMT 

By Lawrence Booth for MailOnline

Published: 16:13 GMT, 30 November 2022 | Updated: 16:13…