Pakistan Cricket Board makes staff changes following England test series losses

The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated a major staff overhaul after the national team fell 2-0 behind in their three-Test series against England. Following a 194-run defeat at Lord’s, the board dismissed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. The board appointed white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke to manage the red-ball squad for the upcoming final match at Edgbaston on September 9. Additionally, former captain Misbah-ul-Haq resigned from his positions on the selection panel and as a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy. Former wicketkeeper-batter Atiq-uz-Zaman criticized the mid-series roster changes, which included dropping several players and sending others home. These decisions follow further controversy regarding opener Imam-ul-Haq, who drew criticism for his refusal to bat during the Lord's Test despite sustaining a leg injury.

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