Pakistan squad changes include seven departures and Hesson appointment
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Pakistan has overhauled its Test squad by sending seven players home. The national team also appointed Hesson to serve as coach for the Test side. Five uncapped players have been added to the group currently stationed in England to bolster the roster. Joining the new inclusions are Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal. These changes follow a period of review for the Pakistan cricket set-up as they prepare for upcoming Test commitments. The team remains in England while integrating the new coaching staff and squad additions.
- •Seven players were removed from the Pakistan Test squad
- •Hesson joined the coaching staff for the Test team
- •Five uncapped players were added to the squad in England
- •Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal are among the new additions
- 4:07 PMESPNcricinfo — Pakistan send seven players home and bring in Hesson to coach Test side
"Five uncapped players have been added to the squad in England along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal
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