Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after squad changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from his position as a selector for the Pakistan cricket team. The former captain announced his departure on September 1, 2026. This move follows the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to remove seven players from the Test squad currently in England. The squad upheaval occurred just one day prior to his resignation. No official replacement or further administrative changes have been announced by the board as of today. The team continues its commitments in England despite the sudden personnel shift.
- •Misbah-ul-Haq resigned as a selector for the Pakistan team.
- •The decision followed the removal of seven players from the Test squad.
- •The squad is currently based in England.
- •The announcement came on September 1, 2026.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan cricket in chaos: Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as PCB selector amid Test squad shake-up
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Drama continues in Pakistan cricket: Misbah-ul-Haq resigns from PCB selection committee after 7 players were sent home from England tour
- 9:12 AMESPNcricinfo — Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after Test squad upheaval
"Misbah-ul-Haq has stepped down from his role in the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee amid a significant shake-up of the Test team and coaching positions. After facing backlash from recent losses to England, several players and coaches have been dismissed, paving the way for five uncapped players to join the Test squad. Misbah's exit further complicates the current challenges within Pakistan cricket.
"Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the PCB selection committee after reportedly being bypassed over the decision to send 7 players home from the England Test tour.
"Former Pakistan captain quits a day after the PCB removed seven players from the Test squad in England
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:28 PMPakistan cricket in chaos: Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as PCB selector amid Test squad shake-up
Misbah-ul-Haq has stepped down from his role in the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee amid a significant shake-up of the Test team and coaching positions. After facing backlash from recent losses to England, several players and coaches have been dismissed, paving the way for five uncapped players to join the Test squad. Misbah's exit further complicates the current challenges within Pakistan cricket.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:29 AMDrama continues in Pakistan cricket: Misbah-ul-Haq resigns from PCB selection committee after 7 players were sent home from England tour
Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the PCB selection committee after reportedly being bypassed over the decision to send 7 players home from the England Test tour.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 1, 2026, 9:12 AMMisbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after Test squad upheaval
Former Pakistan captain quits a day after the PCB removed seven players from the Test squad in England
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