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Pakistan Cricket Board Axes Seven Players, Two Coaches Ahead Test

9/9/2026

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The Pakistan Cricket Board dismissed seven players and two coaches ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Mike Hesson replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan’s red-ball coach.
Ashley Noffke took over as the seam-bowling coach after Umar Gul’s removal.
An internal disciplinary inquiry was launched after media reports of player misconduct.
Babar Azam said the shake-up offers a golden chance for youngsters like Ghazi Ghori and Saim Ayub.

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Story summary

The Pakistan Cricket Board dismissed seven players and two coaches ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Mike Hesson replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan’s red-ball coach.
Ashley Noffke took over as the seam-bowling coach after Umar Gul’s removal.
An internal disciplinary inquiry was launched after media reports of player misconduct.
Babar Azam said the shake-up offers a golden chance for youngsters like Ghazi Ghori and Saim Ayub.