Leeds: (RightNow) England has announced a 16-member squad for the first two matches of the 3-Test series against Pakistan. The matches will begin on August 19 in Leeds.

Joe Root will lead the England team. After Ben Stokes’ retirement, Joe Root has been reassigned the captaincy duties.

The squad sees the return of Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Brydon Carse, and Sam Cook. Jacob Bethell will miss the series due to a right knee injury.

The England team includes key players like Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Shoaib Bashir.

It is noteworthy that after Ben Stokes’ retirement, England needed new leadership, and Joe Root has been appointed for this role.