England recalls Lawrence, Pope as Bethell ruled out of Pakistan Tests

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.

• 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