Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi defends sweeping changes to Pakistan’s Test squad and coaching setup following a heavy 2-0 series loss to England. He says the restructuring is necessary, responding to criticism from former cricketers and fans.
According to reports, seven players are dropped and five uncapped players are added to the Test squad. Naqvi also backs coaching changes, including the appointments of Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke to coaching roles. Both outlets frame his comments as a rebuttal to those pointing to the risks of a largely new group after the England series.
Naqvi additionally argues that the PCB’s direction shows progress in white-ball cricket. While critics question the timing and scale of the Test changes, Naqvi presents them as part of a broader effort to move Pakistan forward, including referencing earlier circumstances and outcomes linked to team rankings and selection decisions.
