Aaqib Javed Defends Pakistan Selection Purge Amid England Series Collapse
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Pakistan's tour of England has collapsed following two heavy Test defeats, including an innings-and-103-run loss at Headingley and a 194-run defeat at Lord's. Following the losses, the PCB sent seven players and two coaches home mid-series, prompting a senior selector to resign in protest. Affected players reportedly learned of their removal through friends and family rather than team management while off duty in London. High performance director Aaqib Javed has defended the decision on television, while inquiries continue into player form, dressing room influence, and medical handling of injuries.
Why it matters
The sweeping purges expose deep administrative turmoil within Pakistan cricket, directly impacting team stability and morale ahead of international fixtures.
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