Pakistan Cricket Board Overhauls Test Squad and Coaching Staff Amid England Series Losses
Following heavy defeats in the first two Tests against England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes ahead of the third Test, releasing seven players including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, and replacing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul with Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke. The overhaul, which introduced five uncapped players, drew criticism from former players like Shahid Afridi and Misbah-ul-Haq, who resigned from the selection committee. Selector Aaqib Javed defended the decisions, citing poor performances and accountability, while controversy arose over Imam's injury and players learning of their exclusion via social media. Pakistan captain Babar Azam is recovering from fever amid the turmoil as the team prepares for the final Test at Edgbaston.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 1 Sept, 11:49 am. Other outlets followed.