Pakistan captain Babar Azam says he is surprised by a mid-series squad overhaul made by the Pakistan Cricket Board ahead of the final Test against England. He says he only learned about the changes after a PCB statement, and that the decisions were made without consulting him. He responds as Pakistan heads into the last match with a significantly reshaped roster.
According to multiple reports, the shake-up follows recent team results and includes the dropping of several players. In one account, seven players are axed and the coaching setup is also altered. Babar says he is fit to lead and is preparing to play in the final Test at Edgbaston, even as he indicates he was not aware of the extent of the cull until it was publicly announced.
