England vs Pakistan: Ben Stokes to miss remainder of Test series for family reasons

Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the summer for personal reasons.The all-rounder informed his teammates and the England management that he will be returning to New Zealand to be with his family after the culmination of the first Test against Pakistan at Emirates Old Trafford. He will leave the United Kingdom later this week to travel to Christchurch, his place of birth, and will miss the remaining two Test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl.