PCB Overhauls Squad and Support Staff After Heavy Lord's Defeat to England
Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat at Lord's, handing England an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match series. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to make sweeping changes to both the playing squad and the coaching support staff mid-tour. This kind of mid-series shake-up is not without precedent, as India made similar changes during a 2014 tour, bringing in Ravi Shastri and new coaches. Such interventions are typically triggered by poor on-field performances and a perceived need for fresh direction. The PCB's move reflects growing pressure on team management to arrest a sharp decline in results.
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