Mohammad Yousuf criticizes PCB over Pakistan squad changes during England tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has publicly questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to release seven players and two coaches during the ongoing three-Test series against England. Pakistan trails in the series following a 194-run defeat at Lord’s and an innings-and-103-run loss at Headingley. Among those released from the squad are Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar, and Khurram Shahzad. The PCB also removed red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, installing Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke for the remainder of the tour. Yousuf characterized the turnover as evidence of internal instability rather than performance-based adjustments. He urged the team to prioritize on-field results to regain public confidence.
- •Pakistan is currently trailing 2-0 in the three-Test series against England.
- •Seven players and two coaches were removed from the Test squad by the PCB.
- •Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke took charge of the team for the remaining matches.
- •Mohammad Yousuf stated the personnel changes reflect systemic internal instability.
- •The squad changes follow consecutive losses at Headingley and Lord's.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We are not sending legends as replacements’: Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf lambasts PCB amid ongoing chaos
"Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has criticised the major changes made during the England Test tour, saying they reflect the instability that has long troubled Pakistan cricket. He questioned whether the decisions were purely performance-based after seven players and two coaches were released. Yousuf urged the team to focus on performances and results to rebuild credibility and restore fans’ confidence.
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