Jacob Bethell to miss England's Test series against Pakistan as Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse recalled for first time since Ashes
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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In brief
England's Test squad undergoes significant changes as Jacob Bethell faces exclusion from the upcoming Pakistan series, while Joe Root's captaincy era resumes with renewed squad depth. The three-match campaign commencing in Leeds features the comeback of Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse following their Ashes involvement, signaling strategic squad rotation and recovery opportunities for key players.
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Jacob Bethell to miss England's Test series against Pakistan as Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse recalled for first time since Ashes
Joe Roots second spell as England Test captain begins with a three-match series against Pakistan, starting in Leeds on August 19, live on Sky Sports Cricket; Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse return to squad for first time since Ashes
