Pakistan sends Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan home after Test series defeat

The Pakistan Cricket Board decided to send Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan home from the team's tour of England. This management change follows a 194-run loss at Lord’s that gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The board is reportedly investigating the calf injury that sidelined Imam-ul-Haq during the second Test, amid public scrutiny over the opener's availability. Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan was dropped after poor form and recurring issues with his shot selection during critical phases of the chase. Saim Ayub and Arafat Minhas were called up to the squad as part of a wider roster reshuffle. An emergency management meeting took place in London to finalize plans before the third Test in Birmingham.

• 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Pakistan swing the axe after brutal England Test series defeat, reportedly send Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan home