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Why is Ben Stokes not playing in England vs Pakistan 1st Test in Leeds?

Summary by India TV News
Ben Stokes is absent from England’s first Test against Pakistan in Leeds after retiring from international cricket following the New Zealand series. Joe Root has returned as captain, with Jordan Cox replacing the injured Jacob Bethell.

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Why is Ben Stokes not playing in England vs Pakistan 1st Test in Leeds?

Ben Stokes is absent from England’s first Test against Pakistan in Leeds after retiring from international cricket following the New Zealand series. Joe Root has returned as captain, with Jordan Cox replacing the injured Jacob Bethell.

·Noida, India
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India TV News broke the news in Noida, India on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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