Despite this reduction in responsibilities, he is slated to retain his administrative duties as the “Director Development at the Lahore High Performance Centre.” Authority figures within the Pakistan Cricket Board are moving to limit the extensive control currently held by Aaqib Javed. An insider close to the organization indicates that the prominent former player, who has effectively directed major operational choices throughout the institution, will likely be dropped from the national selection panel.
Meanwhile, Imam-ul-Haq failed to take the crease in either innings due to a reported calf problem. Salman lost his place in the starting lineup entirely Although Azam returned for the subsequent encounter.
‘The rest of the players sent back were done so on the recommendation of interim red-ball head coach Mike Hesson, who wanted to try out some players he had worked with in the white-ball camp,’ the source said. Turmoil Following England Test Defeats Recent weeks have plunged national cricket operations into severe instability following an initial, heavy loss to England at Headingley. With Babar Azam absent from that fixture, Salman Agha took charge as temporary captain. Criticism quickly mounted regarding that physical setback, with observers questioning the severity of the injury. Concurrently, wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan faced heavy scrutiny for poor shot selection and low run totals. Following the conclusion of the Lord’s fixture, red ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed alongside bowling coach Umar Gul were dismissed, while seven cricketers were ordered to return home, including Imam, Rizwan, and Salman. Amidst the mounting pressure, selector Misbah-ul-Haq stepped down from his position as a gesture of protest.
Performance levels remained poor, resulting in a crushing defeat during the second Test at Lord’s and surrendering the series before the final match could even take place.
