Jacob Bethell to miss England's Test series against Pakistan as Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse recalled for first time since Ashes

Jacob Bethell will miss the entirety of England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan, while Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse have been named in the 16-man squad. <p>England are preparing to return to action following their series defeat to New Zealand and the departures of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.</p><p>Joe Root, reinstalled as skipper following <a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13558599/ben-stokes-england-captain-to-retire-from-international-cricket-after-new-zealand-series">Stokes' international retirement</a>, will lead a team seeking to turn the page on a difficult spell on and off the field.</p><p>England's <a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13568100/joe-root-reappointed-england-test-captain-as-stephen-fleming-named-head-coach-following-brendon-mccullums-departure">new head coach Stephen Fleming</a> will not take charge until after the three-match series, which begins at Headingley on August 19, live on <em>Sky Sports Cricket.</em></p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13569631/ben-stokes-former-england-captain-confirms-ambition-to-coach-side-in-future-and-has-say-on-brendon-mccullum-test-exit-captaincy-calls">Stokes confirms England coaching ambitions</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13566178/the-ashes-england-vs-australia-mens-and-womens-dates-confirmed-for-2027-edition"><strong>The Ashes: England vs Australia 2027 dates confirmed</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">Stream England cricket without a contract</a></strong></li></ul><widget id="1"></widget><p>Bethell sustained a knee injury during England's ODI series against India in July, causing him to miss The Hundred.</p><p>He will remain sidelined for the Pakistan…