Not sure what is the logic or reasoning behind this decision! Even the replacements make no sense - T20 players have been included for a Test match in England? What is this thinking and approach? Why has the coach been axed after 5 Test matches? This is the most shocking decision ever by a selection committee which includes so many experienced selectors
#PakvsEng
Pakistan Cricket threat cycle :
1 - We will not travel to India for WC 2023 due to security reasons, BUT they came and played the full tournament.
2 - If India don’t travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, replace them / no hybrid. BUT India played every game in Dubai. India won the CT
3 - If India don’t shake hands, we won’t take field in next India’s game, later India avoided handshake, they still played full Asia cup, got defeated in every game,
4 - If Andy Pycroft is not removed as match referee, we boycott the match. Match vs UAE was played. Pycroft stayed. India won the Asia Cup.
5 - If ICC doesn’t meet Bangladesh’s demand, we boycott the T20 World CupBUT ICC removed Bangladesh. Pakistan still named a squad and played.
6 - If Sky telecasts Imran Khan’s sons’ interview, we won’t take the field at Lord’s BUT Interview aired. Pakistan took the field and played.
Adding my support here to GC and the other former international captains. I hope the court ordered medical assessment be allowed to run its course, and that family visits continue. I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves