Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan

Ben Stokes and his England team were well beaten in the deciding Test (Anjum Naveed/AP) - (AP)

Ben Stokes admitted England failed to measure up as they crashed to a series defeat against Pakistan but suggested there would be no scapegoats for the rout in Rawalpindi.

The tourists were railroaded for 112 in the second innings of the decisive third Test, with their lowest total since Stokes took charge two-and-a-half years ago leaving their opponents chasing just 36.