Now Reading: England recall Lawrence and Carse for Pakistan Tests
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England recall Lawrence and Carse for Pakistan Tests
England recall Lawrence and Carse for Pakistan Tests
The Story in Brief
England recalled Dan Lawrence, Brydon Carse, Ollie Pope and Sam Cook for the first two Tests against Pakistan. The series begins in Leeds on August 19. Lawrence is expected to bat at No. 6 as England adjusts after Ben Stokes ended his Test career. Jacob Bethell will miss the three-match series with a right knee injury, allowing Jordan Cox to bat at first drop.
Carse returns after a right-hand injury. Pope was dropped during the Ashes, while Cook returns after his only Test in May 2025. Lawrence has scored five County Championship centuries this season. Joe Root will captain the side, with Marcus Trescothick serving as interim coach. England has lost seven of its last nine Tests and has not won a series since December 2024.
The Indian Opinion
England’s selections reflect the need to replace Stokes while managing injuries and recent poor results. Lawrence’s county form gives the recall a clear basis, but Test success cannot be predicted from domestic performances alone. Bethell’s absence also leaves uncertainty around the balance of the batting and bowling attack. Claims that this marks either a guaranteed revival or inevitable decline would be premature before the Pakistan series begins.
Source: thehindu.com
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