Pakistan Cricket in Turmoil as PCB Reshuffles Test Team, Misbah Offers Resignation Pakistan cricket faced escalating turmoil as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes to its Test squad, prompting controversy and calls for accountability. The board recalled seven players mid-series in England, effectively ending the tenure of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. White-ball coach Mike Hesson was abruptly tasked with overseeing the Test team, a move that signaled a dramatic shift in leadership and strategy. The decision came just a day after the PCB had already sent players home, raising questions about the board’s handling of the team’s structure and performance. Chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq, a former Pakistan captain, offered his resignation following the reshuffle, though his resignation was not yet accepted. Misbah, who has held various roles within the PCB since 2019, expressed dissatisfaction with the board’s decision to alter the touring squad without consulting him. The PCB also issued show-cause notices to members of the selection committee, challenging the inclusion of Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan. The committee, comprising Aaqib Javed, Misbah, Sarfaraz, and Asad Shafiq, was given 24 hours to respond to the notices. The one-page directive, issued by PCB’s chief operating officer Sumair Ahmed, demanded explanations for the players’ selection, citing performance considerations and selection criteria as key factors. The PCB’s actions sparked widespread criticism from former players and coaches. Former head coach Mickey Arthur condemned the decision as “absolutely ridiculous,” arguing that the board’s constant changes to players, coaches, and selectors had led to instability.#pakistan_cricket_board #sarfaraz_ahmed #misbah_ul_haq #sumair_ahmed #umar_gul
