Pakistan roll the dice in search of consolation win
Summary
Pakistan will chase a consolation win over England in the third Test at Edgbaston after losing the first two matches heavily. The PCB has made sweeping changes to the squad and coaching staff following the defeats, while concerns grow over the team’s long-term decline.
Key Points
- Pakistan are already 2-0 down in the three-match Test series after heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord's.
- The PCB sent seven players home, recalled seven others, and replaced coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling chief Umar Gul.
- Pakistan have struggled badly against England’s pace attack, failing to reach 200 in any of their four innings.
- The story highlights growing criticism of the team’s management and performance amid an ongoing investigation into the squad’s conduct in England.
