31 August 2026
Pakistan axe seven players and the coach after heavy Test defeats to England
Pakistan has axed seven players and their coach after heavy Test defeats to England. 7NEWS Sport reported the players were not only dropped but sent home, and their replacements are currently scrambling for visas. The decision leaves Pakistan’s squad in flux and could delay the arrival of replacement players. With new arrivals waiting on visas, the team may face short-term disruption to selection and preparation while travel and paperwork are finalised. The move follows a string of poor results against England that prompted the overhaul.
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Sending dismissed players home while replacements scramble for visas could delay their availability, risking short-term disruption to team selection and match readiness.
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