Pakistan Overhauls Test Squad, Sacks Coach After England Series Loss

Pakistan has undertaken a dramatic overhaul of its Test squad and coaching staff following back-to-back defeats against England, sacking head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sending seven players home ahead of the final match of the series. The sweeping changes were announced on August 31, 2026, just days after England secured an unassailable 2-0 series lead with a 194-run victory at Lord's. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that white-ball coach Mike Hesson will take charge of the Test team for the third and final Test at Edgbaston, which begins on September 9. Former Australian international Ashley Noffke has been appointed as the new bowling coach, replacing Umar Gul.