Tanveer Ahmed criticizes PCB selection committee after England defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Tanveer Ahmed has publicly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee, led by Misbah-ul-Haq, following Pakistan's innings-and-103-run defeat to England at Headingley. The loss, which concluded before tea on the third day, highlighted significant issues in Pakistan's performance, with their batting collapsing for just 135 runs in the second innings. Pakistan's struggles have been evident throughout 2023, managing only five Test wins, which has raised questions about the effectiveness of the current selection panel. As the series heads to the next match, Pakistan seeks a turnaround at Lord's, with hopes for Babar Azam's return from injury to bolster the squad.
- •Pakistan lost to England by an innings and 103 runs.
- •The defeat was completed before tea on day three at Headingley.
- •Tanveer Ahmed criticized the efficacy of the PCB selection committee.
- •Pakistan has won only five Tests since 2023.
- •Babar Azam's fitness remains uncertain ahead of the next Test.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Former Pakistan pacer slams Misbah-ul-Haq-led PCB selection committee after embarrassing loss to England
"Tanveer Ahmed tore into the Misbah-ul-Haq-led PCB selection committee, blaming flawed squad selection for the embarrassing Test defeat against England.
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