Major squad changes: Pakistan released seven players, including Rizwan and Imam, and brought in five uncapped cricketers plus two returning players for the third Test against England.

Selection under scrutiny: The PCB demanded written explanations from selectors over the inclusion of Rizwan and Imam for recent tours, giving them 24 hours to respond.

Coaching reshuffle: Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul in the coaching setup ahead of the final Test.Following a 194-run loss in the second Test at Lord’s, which left Pakistan trailing 2-0 in the series, the team removed seven players from the squad. The dropped players were Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar, and Khurram Shahzad.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to send cricketer Mohammad Rizwan home. This decision is part of actions taken during Pakistan’s ongoing cricket series.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued formal notices to selection committee members Aqib Javed, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Asad Shafiq. The notices demand detailed justification for the selection of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England.The Pakistan Cricket Board removed Sarfaraz Ahmed from his role as head coach ahead of the third Test match. This change occurred in the lead-up to the Edgbaston fixture against England.Former England batter Kevin Pietersen mocked the Pakistan cricket team for making constant changes during the series. He joked that the toss should be held the night before the match to allow for Babar Azam’s lengthy pre-match interviews given the high turnover of players. Pietersen’s remarks were a public reaction to Pakistan’s mid-series overhaul.