Jacob Bethell misses Pakistan Tests; Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse recalled

Jacob Bethell will miss England's Test series against Pakistan due to a knee injury sustained during an ODI series against India. The three-match series is set to begin on August 19 at Headingley, with Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse named in the 16-man squad for the first time since the Ashes. Joe Root resumes captaincy following the retirement of Ben Stokes. Jordan Cox will replace Bethell at No 3 in the batting order, and Dan Lawrence returns to the squad at No 6 after two years. The series aims to mark a turnaround for England after a recent series defeat to New Zealand.