Wasim Akram criticizes mid-tour team changes as Pakistan struggles at Edgbaston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Former captain Wasim Akram has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for making major personnel changes during the team's ongoing tour of England. Akram characterized the mid-series departure of seven players and two coaches as embarrassing and highlighted a broader lack of internal communication. He advocated for long-term stability within the domestic first-class structure and an increased focus on grassroots club and school cricket programs. On the field, Pakistan's challenges persisted at Edgbaston as England bowler Ollie Robinson claimed two early wickets. Pakistan reached 52-2 on day two before rain forced an early conclusion to play. The side currently trails and requires 268 more runs to force England to bat again.
- •Wasim Akram called the removal of seven players and two coaches during the tour embarrassing.
- •Akram urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to maintain the domestic structure for four to five years.
- •Ollie Robinson took two wickets in his opening over at Edgbaston on Thursday.
- •Pakistan finished day two at 52-2 after rain interrupted play.
- •The team requires 268 additional runs to make England bat a second time.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — 'Embarrassing': Wasim Akram slams Pakistan's shocking mid-tour changes
"The former Pakistan captain also asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to give the domestic system enough time to produce results instead of making regular changes. Akram also stressed the need to strengthen cricket at the grassroots level. He called for greater focus on club, school and college cricket to ensure a steady supply of talent.
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