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Sept 4 (Reuters) - Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said the team's latest upheaval reflected a lack of stability off the field, after the Pakistan Cricket Board overhauled the squad and coaching staff midway through the test series against England.
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie criticises chief selector Aaqib Javed over major squad changes during the England Test tour, alleging poor communication and lack of selection strategy.
Pakistan cricket underwent a dramatic overhaul on Monday following consecutive Test defeats in England. The Pakistan Cricket Board replaced seven players and two coaches mid-series, a decision that drew sharp criticism from former Pakistan batter and former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja.
LONDON (AP) — England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in four days of the second test at Lord's on Sunday and comfortably won its first test series since December 2024 with a match to spare. Pakistan was inevitably bowled for 194 in a daunting chase of 389 about 45 minutes after tea.
White-ball coach Mike Hesson was asked to take charge of the Test team, virtually ending head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul’s reign
Pakistan’s Test history dates back to 1952 when they faced India in the first-ever match in Delhi. After suffering a defeat in debut Test, Pakistan made a brilliant comeback in the second match, winning by an innings and 43 runs.
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England’s pace quartet fires as Robinson-Archer combo seals test cricket series win over Pakistan
LONDON (AP) — Long may it continue, England seam bowler Ollie Robinson said. And there's the rub. Robinson was talking about how successful his new-ball partnership with Jofra Archer was working out.
Tanveer Ahmed has urged Babar Azam to take a firm stand against the PCB’s controversial decisions or consider resigning as Pakistan Test captain.