England recalls Dan Lawrence, names squad for Pakistan Test series

At a glance

England has named its 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
Joe Root returns as permanent captain of the Test side.
Dan Lawrence is recalled to replace retired Ben Stokes; Jordan Cox is in for the injured Jacob Bethell.

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England has named its squad for the upcoming home Test series against Pakistan, with Joe Root reappointed as permanent captain. The squad features the return of batsman Dan Lawrence, who is set to fill the middle-order position vacated by Ben Stokes. Jordan Cox comes in at number three for the injured Jacob Bethell.

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England has announced its 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, with Joe Root returning as permanent captain and batsman Dan Lawrence recalled after a two-year absence.

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England recall Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan

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