As the opening Test against Pakistan got underway (7 October) Ben was missing from the England team.
There was pre-tour confidence that Ben would be ready to lead England in Multan. The mood music, however, changed over the weekend, and it was announced he had not fully recovered from the hamstring injury sustained in August.
The decision was clearly taken in light of England needing a fully fit Ben for what will be a busy Test schedule.
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