Captain Stokes out of first Test against Pakistan

England skipper Ben Stokes is retired of the archetypal Test against Pakistan aft failing to retrieve from a hamstring wounded successful clip to feature.

Stokes, 33, has not played since the opening of August, but England said 10 days agone helium was "on track" to enactment successful this tour.

The all-rounder chiefly trained isolated from the remainder of the squad earlier batting successful the nets successful Multan connected Saturday, past confirmed helium would miss the Test opening connected Monday.

Ollie Pope, who led England during the 2-1 bid decision of Sri Lanka, volition proceed to deputise arsenic captain.

More to follow.