Ben Stokes ruled out of rest of Pakistan series due to family reasons | The Guardian

• England all-rounder will fly to New Zealand this week• Stokes to miss two remaining Tests in SouthamptonBen Stokes has withdrawn from the remainder of England’s Test series against Pakistan for unspecified family reasons, with the all-rounder due to join his parents in New Zealand later this week.England’s vice-captain has already had a huge impact on the summer thus far, leading the side against West Indies in Southampton and then helping set up the 2-1 series vcitory by averaging 90 with the bat and claiming nine wickets with the ball. Continue reading…

• England all-rounder will fly to New Zealand this week
• Stokes to miss two remaining Tests in Southampton

Ben Stokes has withdrawn from the remainder of England’s Test series against Pakistan for unspecified family reasons, with the all-rounder due to join his parents in New Zealand later this week.

England’s vice-captain has already had a huge impact on the summer thus far, leading the side against West Indies in Southampton and then helping set up the 2-1 series vcitory by averaging 90 with the bat and claiming nine wickets with the ball.

Continue reading…