England news – Sam Curran out of contention for English summer, Will Jacks undergoes appendix operation

But following Stokes’ departure, England’s management are keen to reintroduce Curran to the Test squad. Selector Marcus North revealed Curran was seriously considered for the first two Tests against Pakistan. However, it was felt an intense workload this summer – including leading MI London in the Hundred – would make it “unfair” on the left-arm seamer to feature in the first two Tests, back-to-back at Headingley and Lord’s. As such, he was pencilled in for the squad for the series decider at Edgbaston, starting on September 9.