Pakistan Set for Major Squad Shake-Up Following 2nd Test Defeat Against England

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly opted to recall key players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq back to Pakistan following their team's 194-run loss to England in the second Test at Lord's. This decision came after an urgent meeting of the Pakistan team management in London, triggered by the team's defeat which now gives England a 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series.

Rizwan, who featured in both the Leeds and Lord's Tests, has been under scrutiny after being dismissed aggressively in both matches. He has managed a paltry 94 runs in his last four Tests, scoring only seven and one at Lord's, 12 and 41 in Leeds, and 18, 12 and 11 during the series against the West Indies. Imam-ul-Haq, who was part of Pakistan's lineup for the Lord's Test, did not bat in either innings after suffering a left calf tear.

Pakistan is now set for a major squad overhaul ahead of the third and final Test. Six players, including Saim Ayub, Arafat Minhas, fast bowlers Razaullah and Imran Junior, have reportedly been called up from Pakistan. The remaining team members are expected to join after securing their visas. The third Test is scheduled to commence in Birmingham on September 9, with Pakistan aiming to prevent a series whitewash following their humbling at Lord's.