England captain Ben Stokes is out of the primary Check in opposition to Pakistan after failing to get better from a hamstring harm in time to characteristic.
Stokes, 33, has not performed for the reason that starting of August, however England stated 10 days in the past he was “on observe” to take part on this tour.
The all-rounder primarily educated aside from the remainder of the squad earlier than batting within the nets in Multan on Saturday, then confirmed he would miss the Check starting on Monday.
Ollie Pope, who led England in the course of the 2-1 sequence defeat of Sri Lanka, will proceed to deputise as captain.
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