Pakistan makes major changes to its squad during the England series and also removes head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed ahead of the third and final Test, prompting criticism from former captain Shahid Afridi. He describes the decision as the “most shocking ever,” according to multiple outlets.
The reports agree on the scale of the overhaul and the timing, but they frame the remarks slightly differently. The BBC highlights Afridi’s view that the overall decision is unprecedented in its impact on the team during the series. Sky News and Sky Sports similarly quote Afridi characterizing the selectors’ actions as shocking, specifically referencing both the wholesale player changes and the change in coaching leadership.
Across the coverage, the central point is Afridi’s reaction to Pakistan’s selectors and management choices before the final match of the series in England. The outlets do not present alternative explanations or competing perspectives within these excerpts.
