.England captain Ben Stokes mentioned Sunday he will definitely skip the initial Test against Pakistan starting upcoming week, after stopping working to bounce back from a hamstring injury.The 33-year-old Stokes has been out because the start of August with a hamstring tear suffered in the course of The Hundred, skipping his crew's 2-1 home Examination collection gain versus Sri Lanka last month.Top-order concoction Ollie Pope, who led the side against Sri Lanka, will certainly stand in again for the initial of three matches starting in the main urban area of Multan on Monday." I attempted my hardest to get on my own fit for this game," Stokes informed reporters." However have actually taken decision to overlook this set given that I have actually almost procured video game ready." Enjoy India v New Zealand LIVE & unique to Fox Sports, accessible on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your complimentary test today > All-rounder Stokes was at group process on Friday and also Sunday, batting in the internet as well as bowling a handful of deliveries with a short start.But the skipper said he was actually "not sure" he would certainly participate in the second Test-- also in Multan and slated for Oct 15." I've pushed on my own surprisingly difficult and worked really difficult with the clinical team to reach where I'm at right now," he mentioned." I think I am actually more in advance than what we anticipated. I'll be operating equally as tough over the upcoming ten times to make an effort to get on my own suitable for the second Examination." Late last month the England as well as Wales Cricket Board said Stokes had actually been actually "on the right track" to bet Pakistan." There is a great deal that needs to go right into my rehabilitation programme," he said." It's always irritating to miss out." Ben Stokes of England. Picture through Stu Forster/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesWith Feeds out, England announced their eleven for the very first Test, offering rate bowler Brydon Carse his debut in the longer format.The vacationers will definitely go into the Test along with 3 pacers in Carse, Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes, alongside the twist duo of Jack Leach as well as Shoaib Bashir.Opener Zak Crawley also comes back to the squad after missing out on the Sri Lanka collection with a fractured finger.England XIOllie Pope (leader), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jack Leach, Joe Origin, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes.