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Pakistan cricket continues to face mounting troubles after losing the ongoing Test series against England. Amidst the team's consistently poor performance and major administrative decisions taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), former captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered to resign from his position on the selection committee. Additionally, he has stepped down as the batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
Major PCB Decisions: 7 Players Dropped, Changes to Coaching Staff
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Following defeats in the first two matches of the series, the PCB took several significant and tough decisions on Monday:
- Players Released: Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar, and Khurram Shahzad have been released from the squad and sent back home.
- New Faces Included: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig, Muhammad Randhawa, Razaullah, and Muhammad Imran Junior have been added to the squad for the third Test, starting on September 9.
- Coaching Staff Reshuffle: Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul have been removed from their positions.
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Misbah-ul-Haq’s Journey with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
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Misbah, who retired as Pakistan's most successful Test captain in 2017, has held several key roles within the board:
- 2019: Assumed the dual responsibility of head coach and chief selector.
- 2020: Stepped down as selector to focus on coaching.
- 2021: Resigned from the position of head coach as well.
- 2023: Returned to the PCB as an advisor during Zaka Ashraf's tenure.
According to reports, the PCB has not yet accepted Misbah's resignation, but this decision has clearly exposed the internal discord within the board.
Pakistan Slumps to Bottom of WTC Points Table After Defeat
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Pakistan currently sits at the bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test (Leeds) and by 194 runs in the second Test (Lord's). All eyes are now on how the turmoil within Pakistan cricket unfolds following the 0-2 series loss.
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