Misbah-ul-Haq resigns from his role as a Pakistan selector following upheaval to the team’s Test squad for England. The resignation comes a day after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) removes seven players from the squad.
Both outlets link the timing of Misbah’s decision to the PCB’s intervention in squad selection. ESPNcricinfo reports that Misbah quits shortly after the PCB sends seven players home, framing it as a direct reaction to the Test squad overhaul. India Today similarly says the players are removed without Misbah’s say, presenting the resignation in terms of consultation and decision-making.
While the outlets agree on what triggers the resignation—seven players being dropped and Misbah stepping down—they differ slightly in emphasis: ESPNcricinfo focuses on the “Test squad upheaval” and the sequence of events, whereas India Today stresses that the removals occur without Misbah’s input.
