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Former Pakistan Captains Criticize PCB's 'Panic-Driven' Squad Shake-Up

Former Pakistan cricket captains condemn the PCB's decision to drop seven players and the head coach mid-series.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on 2026-06-25 that it was dropping seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan, Imamul Haq, and Salman Ali Agha, from the Test squad following the Lord's Test against England. [1] Former captain and ex-PCB chairman Ramiz Raja stated on BBC Radio that the situation shows Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button. [2] PCB head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also sent back home after the announcement. [3] Pakistan is set to play against England in the third Test match scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. [4] Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi wrote on X that including T20 players for a Test match in England makes no sense and questioned the logic of the selection. [5] Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen jokingly remarked that the interview for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during the toss could be very long. [6]
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  1. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on 2026-06-25 that it was dropping seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan, Imamul Haq, and Salman Ali Agha, from the Test squad following the Lord's Test against England. · Dawn
  2. Former captain and ex-PCB chairman Ramiz Raja stated on BBC Radio that the situation shows Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button. · Dawn
  3. PCB head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also sent back home after the announcement. · Dawn
  4. Pakistan is set to play against England in the third Test match scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. · Mid-day
  5. Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi wrote on X that including T20 players for a Test match in England makes no sense and questioned the logic of the selection. · Dawn
  6. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen jokingly remarked that the interview for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during the toss could be very long. · Mid-day
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