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England reshuffle squad for Pakistan series

Published August 6, 2026 · Updated August 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Life after Ben Stokes begins with England recalling Pope, Lawrence and Cox for the Pakistan Test series, with Jordan Cox batting at No 3 following Jacob Bethell's injury.

Joe Root returns as permanent Test captain for the three-match series against Pakistan starting at Headingley on August 19. The 16-man squad marks a significant reshuffle following Stokes' retirement from Test cricket.

With no genuine all-rounder in the squad, Root faces the challenge of selecting a balanced XI. Cox's inclusion at No 3 comes after Bethell was ruled out, while Pope and Lawrence strengthen the batting lineup for the post-Stokes era. truewildgame.com

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