Jacob Bethell will miss England's entire three-Test series against Pakistan due to a knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India in July. Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse return to the 16-man squad for the first time since the Ashes tour of Australia last winter.

Joe Root resumes the captaincy following Ben Stokes' international retirement, while new head coach Stephen Fleming will not take charge until after the series. Essex wicketkeeper Jordan Cox replaces Bethell at No 3, having made his Test debut earlier this summer. Dan Lawrence earns a recall after two years following an exceptional season with Surrey.

National selector Marcus North said the squad balances rising talent with experience needed against a quality Pakistan side. The series begins at Headingley on August 19, followed by Lord's on August 27 and Edgbaston on September 9, all live on Sky Sports Cricket.