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Pakistan releases seven players ahead of third Test against England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:02 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Pakistan releases seven players ahead of third Test against England

Summary

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a major squad overhaul following defeats in the first two Tests against England at Leeds and Lord’s. Seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, have been released from the Test squad alongside the removal of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. The board appointed Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke to the coaching staff to support the team for the remainder of the tour. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen criticized the instability, joking on social media that the frequent squad changes would make the pre-match captain’s interview excessively long. Pakistan enters the third Test at Edgbaston on September 9 trailing the three-match series 0-2. The team aims to avoid a series clean sweep with a reshuffled roster that includes five uncapped players.

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By the Numbers

•Pakistan trails England 0-2 in the three-match Test series.
•The Pakistan Cricket Board released seven players and two coaches following consecutive losses.
•Five uncapped players were added to the squad for the Birmingham Test.
•The third Test is scheduled to begin at Edgbaston on September 9.

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4:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Maybe the toss should start the night before?’: Kevin Pietersen mocks Pakistan’s chaos

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In response to their defeats in the first two Tests, Pakistan has enacted major squad changes, parting ways with seven players and two coaches. Kevin Pietersen, the former England cricketer, lightheartedly remarked that the captain could be in for a lengthy pre-match interview considering the shake-up. The team is determined to prevent a clean sweep in the upcoming clash.
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