PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi Defends Squad Changes Amid Test Losses
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has defended the extensive changes made to the national Test squad following a 2-0 series deficit against England. The board released seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, ahead of the final Test scheduled for September 9. Five uncapped players have been added to the roster alongside Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal. Additionally, the PCB appointed Mike Hesson as head coach and Ashley Noffke as bowling coach, replacing Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul. Naqvi dismissed criticism regarding his leadership, citing improvements in white-ball cricket rankings during his tenure.
Why it matters
The leadership's decision to overhaul the team structure during an ongoing series marks a significant shift in Pakistan's cricket management strategy, directly impacting the squad's composition for the final Test against England.
Read the original report — Times of India
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