Aatif Nawaz questions Pakistan cricket board over post-series personnel changes

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Aatif Nawaz questions Pakistan cricket board over post-series personnel changes
Summary

Following a 2-0 Test series defeat to England at Lord's, the Pakistan Cricket Board dismissed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. The board also sent seven players home and drafted five uncapped replacements before the final match at Edgbaston. Commentator Aatif Nawaz questioned the removal of the bowling coach, noting that Pakistan's bowlers performed effectively during the series despite the team's batting struggles. Nawaz described the overhaul as an attempt to appease public criticism rather than a strategic decision. He further expressed concern that such instability could discourage young players from pursuing a career in red-ball cricket.

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  • Pakistan lost the two-Test series against England at Lord's.
  • The board removed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul.
  • Seven players were released and five uncapped prospects called up for the Edgbaston Test.
  • Mohammad Abbas took nine wickets during the Lord's Test match.
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  • 12:56 PMYahoo Sports'What's the bowling coach done?': Journalist questions PCB's mass sacking after Lord's Test, calls meltdown overreaction
What they're saying
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After Pakistan sent seven players from their Test team home after the defeat at Lord's, one BBC journalist was quick to ask if this move was even needed.

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