Root to lead England's first post-Stokes, post-McCullum Test series against Pakistan

Joe Root captains England for the first time since his July reappointment as Pakistan visit for three Tests starting 19 August at Headingley. The 16-man squad is England's first since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum was dismissed. Marcus Trescothick serves as interim coach; Stephen Fleming takes over in December. Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence return on county runs.