London, Aug. 6 -- England have recalled Dan Lawrence to their Test squad after a two-year absence, while Jordan Cox has been entrusted with the crucial No. 3 role for the upcoming three-match home series against Pakistan following Jacob Bethell's injury.

Bethell has been ruled out of the series with a right knee injury, paving the way for Cox to move up the order after making his Test debut earlier this summer. The 16-man squad, announced on Thursday, is for the opening two Tests of the series beginning at Headingley on August 19, according to Cricinfo.

Lawrence returns to the national side on the back of an outstanding County Championship campaign with Surrey, where he has amassed 788 runs at an average of 65.66, including a competitio...