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Pakistan Drops Seven Players, Sacks Head Coach and Selector After England Defeat

Pakistan's cricket team has dropped seven players, sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, and accepted selector Misbah-ul-Haq's resignation after a heavy Test series loss to England, sparking fierce debate about leadership and selection.

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Pakistan drops seven players, releases head coach after defeat

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Seven players and two coaches dropped after England series loss

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Rizwan, Imam among seven players sent home

Indian Express ↗

Shahid Afridi calls shake-up 'most shocking decision ever'

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Selector Misbah-ul-Haq resigns amid turmoil

Indian Express ↗

PCB seeks answers over squad picks as chaos grows

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