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Stokes hopes 'hard work' will pay off for England

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Last Updated : Oct 31 2015 | 11:28 AM IST

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has expressed confidence over his side's final Test against Pakistan, saying that 'hard work' will pay off and his side will level the three-match series.

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Earlier, Pakistan claimed a huge 178-run win over England in the second Test in Dubai.

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Expressing his views on his side's defeat, Stokes said that the entire team was thoroughly disappointed to lose the second Test.

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Stokes, who managed just half century in four innings, said he has been working hard and is looking forward to face the Pakistani bowlers in the upcoming Test.

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Reflecting on Mark Wood's exclusion from the team, Stokes stressed that the former needed rest from time to time as he has been suffering from an ankle injury.

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He admitted that Wood showed brilliant performance in the last Test by claiming five wickets.

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England, who are currently trailing by 0-1 in the series after first match ended with a draw, will now aim to level the series when they will take on Pakistan in the series decider on November 1 at Sharjah.

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First Published: Oct 31 2015 | 11:19 AM IST

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