Pakistan cricket board recalls players and replaces coaches
After Pakistan lost the first two Tests in England the Pakistan Cricket Board made sweeping changes, recalling seven players and replacing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul with Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke for the third Test in Birmingham on September 9. Several players reportedly discovered their removal only from the PCB announcement or social media rather than direct team communication. The overhaul prompted the resignation of selector Misbah-ul-Haq and put multiple players' international futures under scrutiny, while officials voiced concerns about Rizwan's dressing-room influence and Imam-ul-Haq's injury handling. Pakistan have lost 10 of their last 11 away Tests.
PCB removed coaches and recalled multiple players
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Pakistan lost the first two Tests in England. The board then changed coaches and recalled players. Those actions could affect selection and the third Test on September 9.
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