{
  "id": 4903609,
  "title": "Shahid Afridi Slams PCB Over Pakistan's Test Shake-Up, Calls It 'Most Shocking Decision Ever'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/shahid-afridi-slams-pcb-over-pakistans-test-shake-up-calls-it-most",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T16:44:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/shahid-afridi-slams-pcb-pakistan-test-shake-up-shocking-decision"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has strongly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following a major shake-up to the Test squad during the England series. The all-rounder questioned the logic behind the decision, which came in the wake of Pakistan's heavy defeats in the first two Tests. Afridi expressed shock at the changes, particularly the inclusion of T20 players in a Test match and the removal of the coach after just five Test matches. The PCB's decision, according to Afridi, was the \"most shocking ever\" from a selection committee comprising experienced members. Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and then suffered a 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord's, leaving them trailing 0-2 in the series. With only one Test remaining, Afridi questioned why such drastic changes were necessary at this stage of the tour.",
  "summary": "Former Pakistan star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over its decision to make major changes to the Test team in the middle of the England series. The former Pakistan captain questioned the logic behind the move after the team suffered heavy defeats in the first two Tests. Afridi also raised questions over the players brought into the squad, saying that some…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}