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Pakistan cricket in chaos: Misbah resigns as PCB selector amid Test squad shake-up

Misbah-ul-Haq has stepped down from his role in the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee amid a significant shake-up of the Test team and coaching positions. After facing backlash from recent losses to England, several players and coaches have been dismissed, paving the way for five uncapped players to join the Test squad. Misbah's exit further complicates the current challenges within…

Pakistan cricket in chaos: Misbah resigns as PCB selector amid Test squad shake-up

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has tendered his resignation from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) national selection committee, intensifying the turmoil surrounding the Test side following a major overhaul of the squad and coaching staff. The decision, confirmed by sources close to Misbah, would see him serve a notice period before officially stepping down.

The PCB has yet to accept his resignation. This comes just a day after the PCB announced sweeping changes to the Test squad and coaching team following Pakistan's heavy 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s. Misbah's resignation has raised questions about whether he was consulted before the PCB's latest overhaul, as he was reportedly not consulted despite being part of the national selection committee.

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