BREAKING: Ben Stokes to miss remainder of England vs Pakistan Test series due to 'family reasons'

Star English allrounder Ben Stokes will be missing the remainder of England vs Pakistan Test series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Sunday (August 9).

According to the official statement, the reason for Stokes' absence is due to family reasons.

He will be leaving the UK later this week and will be travelling to New Zealand.

This means the Three Lions will be without their 'Mr Reliable'  for the final two test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl starting on Thursday 13 August and Friday 21 August.

HERE IS THE FULL STATEMENT:

Official Statement: Ben Stokes

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 9, 2020