Pakistan Cricket Overhaul Ahead of England | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Pakistan’s Test squad is undergoing a dramatic overhaul ahead of their crucial third match against England, with seven players axed—including former captains and key batters—and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed replaced by Mike Hesson, the experienced white-ball coach with a proven track record. The team, battered by heavy defeats in the first two Tests, now brings in fresh faces like Saim Ayub, Abdullah Fazal, and all-rounder Arafat Minhas to reignite form. With England looming in Birmingham starting September 9th, Pakistan’s board is betting big on a bold new direction to turn things around…