Pakistan to overhaul squad and management following Lord's Test defeat

·1 views

Pakistan are set for a major restructuring of their squad and team management following their defeat at Lord's. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan are reportedly being sent home from the touring party. Speculation is mounting that white-ball coach Mike Hesson could replace Sarfaraz Ahmed in a coaching capacity. The changes reflect growing pressure on Pakistan's cricket leadership following the disappointing result in England.

Read the full story at ESPNcricinfo

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Nahida and Marufa Share Five Wickets as Bangladesh Dismiss Indonesia for 58

Bangladesh secured a commanding victory over Indonesia in what appears to be a women's cricket match. Spinners Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter shared five wickets between them to dismantle the Indonesian batting lineup. Their combined bowling effort restricted Indonesia to a meager total of just 58 runs. The disciplined bowling performance proved decisive in Bangladesh brushing aside their opponents with relative ease.

0 comments Read more at ESPNcricinfo

SportsESPNcricinfo ·

Pakistan overhaul Test squad in England, send seven home and appoint Hesson

Pakistan have made sweeping changes to their Test squad currently in England, sending seven players back home. Five uncapped players have been called up as replacements, alongside the inclusion of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also brought in Mike Hesson to take charge of coaching the Test side. The shake-up signals a significant shift in Pakistan's approach to their ongoing tour of England.

0 comments Read more at ESPNcricinfo

SportsESPNcricinfo ·

Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 runs in tense Africa T20 Cup thriller

Zimbabwe narrowly defeated Namibia by five runs in a gripping Africa T20 Cup encounter. Namibia were chasing a target of 196 but ultimately fell short of the mark. A remarkable seventh-wicket partnership of 110 runs between Green and Busing-Volschenk gave Namibia a real chance of pulling off the upset. However, Zimbabwe held their nerve in the final stages to secure a hard-fought victory.

0 comments Read more at ESPNcricinfo

SportsESPNcricinfo ·

Maphaka confident to lead South Africa pace attack in Rabada's absence

Young South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has expressed confidence in his ability to step up as a lead pacer for the Proteas. Maphaka pointed to his prior experience leading bowling attacks at multiple levels, including with the Lions franchise and the South Africa under-19 side. The 20-year-old also noted that he has spent enough time in the senior Proteas setup to feel prepared for the added responsibility. His readiness comes as South Africa face the prospect of managing without their premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.

0 comments Read more at ESPNcricinfo