Pakistan Cricket Board launches disciplinary inquiry after England tour squad overhaul
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry regarding the conduct of its touring squad in England. This investigation follows the mid-series removal of seven players, including former Test captain Salman Ali Agha, wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, and Imam-ul-Haq. The squad changes occurred after the team trailed 2-0 following heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul have also been replaced for the upcoming final Test at Edgbaston, with Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke overseeing preparations. The board advised stakeholders to avoid speculative reports while the internal process remains ongoing. The team enters the final match of the series with seven replacement players added to the roster.
- •Seven players were removed from the touring squad after a 2-0 start to the Test series.
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board started an internal investigation into team discipline and conduct.
- •Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul were replaced by Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke as coaching staff.
- •Seven replacement players, including Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal, joined the team for the final Test.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan cricket crisis deepens as investigation launched into ‘discipline and conduct’ during England tour
"The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched an investigation into "media reports concerning discipline and conduct" amid the team's crisis tour of England.
"Pakistan sent seven players home last week after falling 2-0 down in their Test series with England
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:03 PMPakistan cricket crisis deepens as investigation launched into ‘discipline and conduct’ during England tour
Pakistan sent seven players home last week after falling 2-0 down in their Test series with England
- Sky Sports—Pakistan investigating 'discipline and conduct' in latest twist on crisis tour
The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched an investigation into "media reports concerning discipline and conduct" amid the team's crisis tour of England.
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