England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the test series against Pakistan for family reasons, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

England's Stokes to miss rest of Pakistan series

England are set to take on Pakistan in the three-match Test series with the opener beginning on Wednesday at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester. The Joe Root-led side are coming on the back of a 2-1 series win against the West Indies and would be looking to continue the winning run against the Azhar Ali-led outfit.

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Cricket matches between England and Pakistan have often been a fraught affair, with rows over umpiring, ball-tampering, abandoned fixtures and a spot-fixing scandal all contributing to a tense relationship.

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England have the luxury of six specialist pacemen in their 14-man squad for this week's first Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford -- a welcome "headache" for captain Joe Root.

England pace aces create 'headache' for Root ahead of Pakistan Tests

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis on Tuesday said he has moved on from the hurt caused by Muhammad Amir's Test retirement last year and considers the pacer a crucial part of the national team's plans going forward.

Amir remains part of our plans, moved on from hurt of his Test retirement: Waqar Younis

International cricket is gearing up for resumption with England’s three-match Test series against the West Indies set to start from July 8. After that, England will host Pakistan for three-match Test and T20I series ending in September.

Hafeez, Riaz among six Pakistan players cleared to tour England after negative COVID-19 tests

Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali has his eyes on England “fragile top order” as the countdown for the upcoming series gets underway, England’s top-order batting has looked a bit shaky in recent times but the Pakistan captain made sure to lavish high praise on their bowling line-up.

Azhar Ali and Pakistan eye 'fragile' England top-order as series countdown begins

Veteran Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez was one of seven players to have tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday following Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) round of testing ahead of England tour.

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez tests negative in second COVID-19 test

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced a 29-man squad for three Tests and as many T20Is against England slated to be played in August-September. An extended squad has been sent by the PCB, including white-ball specialists, in accordance with series SOPs in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and will remain in England from start to end of the tour.

Pakistan announce 29-player extended squad for England tour, youngster Haider Ali's inclusion creates Buzz

With international cricket gearing up for resumption, England is set to host Pakistan for three Tests and as many T20Is in August and September following their home Test series against West Indies in July.

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