PCB confiscates mobile phones from Pakistan cricket squad before Edgbaston Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confiscated mobile phones from members of its 16-man cricket squad ahead of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. This measure follows an undisclosed internal investigation being conducted in London. The communication devices will remain in board custody until the conclusion of the upcoming match. The squad underwent a significant roster overhaul recently, including the removal of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and seven senior players following a 194-run defeat at Lord's. Interim coach Mike Hesson is overseeing the remaining players as they prepare for the fixture. The move has drawn criticism regarding the treatment of athletes and the impact on team focus during the series.
- •PCB seized mobile phones from Pakistan players ahead of the third Test.
- •Devices remain with board officials until the Edgbaston Test concludes.
- •The team recently replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and seven senior players.
- •Mike Hesson is currently serving as the interim coach for the squad.
- •The board is conducting an unspecified internal investigation in London.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — PCB confiscate mobile phones of Pakistan cricketers until the end of 3rd Test vs England at Edgbaston - Report
"Pakistani cricket continues their routine of weird decisions after reports mention that the PCB has confiscated the phones of all players till the 3rd Test ends.
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