‘Behavioural issues’ behind Mohammed, Imam axe? New details emerge from PCB

PCB Shock Shake-Up: What We Know So Far

Namaste, cricket lovers! 🙏 Let me break down this explosive story from England, where the PCB's dramatic squad overhaul keeps throwing up new twists.

The Behavioural Angle

The PCB sent home seven players and two coaches after losing the first two Tests vs Eng. Now, fresh reports (via PTI) suggest behavioural issues in the dressing room played a role in axeing senior names Mohammad Rizwan, Imamul Haq & Salman Ali Agha—not just poor form.

Player-by-Player Breakdown:

• Rizwan (WK-Bat): Struggled badly—just 61 runs across 4 innings. His shot selection & game-reading at Lord's drew heavy criticism.

• Imamul Haq: Didn't bat in either Lord's innings after a calf strain. His decision to bowl without the bat raised commitment questions.

• Salman Ali Agha: Stepped up as captain in Babar's absence in Test 1, then dropped for Match 2 before being sent home.

All three now expected to face a committee & explain their conduct re: incidents during the WI & Eng tours.

The Rest of the Squad

The other players sent home were dropped on interim red-ball coach Mike Hesson's recommendation—he wanted to trial whiteball specialists he'd worked with before.

Selection Committee Chaos

Big drama off the field too:

• Senior selector Aaqib Javed could be axed as part of PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi's planned cleanup.

• Misbah-ul-Haq resigned earlier this week—status still unclear.

• PCB issued showcause notices to the selection & advisory committees over the Imam & Rizwan picks for both tours.

A new selection committee could be announced post-Eng tour.

Coach Update

Mike Hesson (who replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed) could stay on as permanent red-ball head coach—pending his agreement.

Now the team focuses on the final Test at Edgbaston. Big questions ahead! 🏏

Source: Times of India