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'Absolutely Ridiculous': Ex-Pakistan Coach Blasts PCB Over 'Chop And Change' Culture Amid England Series Controversy
24htopnews | September 1, 2026 3:08 PM CST

Mickey Arthur has criticised PCB for their constant chop and change policy after Pakistan recalled 7 players and coaches Sarfaraz Khan and Umar Gul following the defeat at Lord's. Arthur, who was coach when Pakistan rose to World No.1 in Tests and lifted the Champions Trophy in 2017, termed the decisions as absolutely ridiculous.

Former coach Mickey Arthur has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its latest overhaul following the loss at Lord's. Arthur accused the Mohsin Naqvi led governing body of creating instability through constant changes to players, coaches and selectors.

"Absolutely ridiculous decisions by the PCB — this is the reason they are in the mess they are because they constantly chop and change players, coaches and selectors and there is no stability!” Arthur wrote in a post on social media platform X.

Mickey Arthur Slams PCB's Constant Changes

The PCB has made significant changes to both the playing group and coaching staff following their defeat at Lord's. Muhammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman and Khurram Shahzad have been sent home alongside Aamir Jamal and Muhammad Awais, who did not play a game in the series. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and his assistant Umar Gul have been replaced by Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson and former Australia seamer Ashley Noffke.


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