Wasim Akram expects Pakistan series loss after board changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:31 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Former captain Wasim Akram says he anticipated a 3-0 series loss for Pakistan in its ongoing Test tour of England. Pakistan currently trails 0-2 heading into the third and final Test match, which is scheduled to begin Wednesday. The Pakistan Cricket Board implemented significant personnel changes following the second Test, including the dismissal of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and his staff, while sending seven players home. Akram cited poor performances in batting, bowling, and fielding as the primary causes for the team's struggles. He also highlighted deeper systemic issues within the domestic first-class structure as a barrier to consistent success. Additionally, Akram addressed concerns regarding the health of former captain Imran Khan, calling for transparency regarding his current condition in custody.
- •Pakistan trails England 0-2 in the three-match Test series.
- •The third Test match begins on Wednesday.
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and his staff.
- •Seven players were released from the squad following the second Test.
- •Wasim Akram identified poor domestic infrastructure as a long-term problem for the team.
- 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'I knew before the series': Wasim Akram predicts Pakistan's 3-0 England whitewash
"Pakistan's poor performances have attracted criticism, but the Pakistan Cricket Board's major changes after the second Test have also shocked the cricket world. The PCB sent seven players from the squad back home and sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and his staff after the second Test. Wasim Akram said he feels for the players, but believes their attitude is also part of the problem.
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