England recalls Lawrence, Pope as Bethell ruled out of Pakistan Tests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
England has announced the squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan starting on August 19. Jacob Bethell is ruled out due to a knee injury sustained in the final ODI against India. In his place, Jordan Cox will bat at No. 3, while Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence return to the squad. With a challenging series ahead, England aims to improve its recent performance after winning just two of its last nine Tests. Interim coach Marcus Trescothick leads the team, with the first Test scheduled at Headingley.
- •Jacob Bethell ruled out with a knee injury for Pakistan Tests.
- •Jordan Cox to bat at No. 3 in Bethell's absence.
- •Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence recalled to the squad.
- •First Test begins at Headingley on August 19.
- •England aims to improve performance after recent struggles.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — England dealt major injury blow as Dan Lawrence and Ollie Pope recalled for Pakistan Tests
- 8:59 AMESPNcricinfo — England recall Lawrence to Test team with Cox to bat at No. 3 vs Pakistan
"Jacob Bethell will miss the three-Test series with Jordan Cox set to bat at No 3
"Injured Bethell out of Pakistan series with Pope, Carse and Cook recalled
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:00 AMEngland dealt major injury blow as Dan Lawrence and Ollie Pope recalled for Pakistan Tests
Jacob Bethell will miss the three-Test series with Jordan Cox set to bat at No 3
- ESPNcricinfoAug 6, 2026, 8:59 AMEngland recall Lawrence to Test team with Cox to bat at No. 3 vs Pakistan
Injured Bethell out of Pakistan series with Pope, Carse and Cook recalled
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