Pakistan cricket struggles with administration issues and poor performance
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Pakistan has faced significant challenges in Test cricket, losing 14 of their last 19 matches, including a recent innings and 103-run defeat to England at Headingley. Concerns about the team's structure, management, and consistency in domestic cricket have been raised, with experts indicating a lack of stability due to frequent changes in administrative leadership and player management. The next Test between England and Pakistan is scheduled for Thursday at Lord's, where the team aims to rebound from their recent struggles.
- •Pakistan lost to England by innings and 103 runs at Headingley.
- •The team has lost 14 of their last 19 Tests.
- •Experts cite administrative instability as a key problem.
- •Pakistan scheduled to play the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
- •Low number of Test matches impacts player experience and development.
"It must be hard being a Pakistan cricket fan right now.
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