Stokes missed the rest of the Pakistan series

The European Central Bank confirmed that Stokes will fly to New Zealand later this week and will miss England’s two test matches against England at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on August 13 and August 21.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday that due to family reasons, England all-around player Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the test series against Pakistan.

The European Central Bank confirmed that Stokes will fly to New Zealand later this week and will miss England’s two test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from August 13 to August 21.

The 29-year-old has participated in all four Test matches this summer, leading the team in Joe Root's absence against the West Indies last month.

"The England and Wales Cricket Board, along with the Stokes family, requests that all media respects the family's privacy at this time," the board said in a statement.

England took a 1-0 lead in the series against Pakistan after winning the opening test by three wickets at Old Trafford on Saturday.