Shahid Afridi criticizes Pakistan's sweeping squad and coaching changes during England series

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has condemned the Pakistani selectors' decision to overhaul the squad and coaching staff amid the England test series as the "most shocking decision ever by a selection committee." Pakistan dropped seven players and introduced five uncapped players, replacing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul with Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke. Despite poor performances in the first two Tests, Afridi questioned the logic behind selecting mainly T20 players for a Test series and the timing of the coaching change after just five matches. The revamped Pakistan team prepares to face England in the final Test starting 9 September at Edgbaston. The changes sparked criticism from former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, who described the moves as panic.