Pakistan absolutely hit the panic button on Monday, replacing two coaches and a staggering seven players after getting absolutely slammed in two test cricket matches over in England. This is a total shake-up!
Coaching Staff and Players Sent Packing After Lord’s Defeat
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were immediately summoned home. And it wasn’t just them, either. Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, injured opening batter Imam-ul-Haq, first test captain Salman Ali Agha, spinner Ali Usman, and pacer Khurram Shahzad are also heading back. Every single one of those players was on the field for that second test defeat at Lord’s on Sunday. Talk about a message being sent!
New Leadership For The Final Test
Now, Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson is stepping in for Sarfaraz Ahmed, with Ashley Noffke taking over for Umar Gul. These new guys have their work cut out for them. Their first big test is the third and final match of the series in Birmingham, kicking off on September 9. Can they turn this ship around, or is the season already off the rails?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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