Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
Summary
Pakistan's cricket team has made major changes to its player lineup and coaches during their series in England, dropping seven players and replacing the head coach. Former captain Shahid Afridi called the decision shocking, questioning the logic behind using players with only Twenty20 experience in Test matches.Key Facts
- Pakistan dropped seven players from their cricket squad during the England series.
- Five new players who have never played Test matches were added.
- The head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul were replaced by Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke.
- Former captain Shahid Afridi criticized the decision as the most shocking by the selection committee.
- Some dropped players had already played in the series, while others were sent home without playing.
- The team will play the final Test match of the series at Edgbaston starting on September 9.
- Pakistan has planned a meeting with King Charles during the tour, despite recent controversies.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board previously threatened to cancel the tour after a controversial interview involving the sons of Imran Khan.
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