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PCB removes Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul as Pakistan Test coach and bowling coach
The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to remove Sarfaraz Ahmed as Test head coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach after the team's poor performance. Mike Hesson is expected to take charge for the Birmingham Test and the upcoming home series, while Salman Ali Agha has been released ahead of the third Test.
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PCB overhauls Pakistan Test coaching staff after poor show
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul from their roles with the national Test team, according to sources. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London.
The coaching changes follow Pakistan's disappointing Test performances, prompting the PCB to make significant changes to the team's support staff. Sarfaraz and Gul are expected to remain with the squad for the third Test before leaving their coaching positions after returning to Pakistan.
Mike Hesson to lead coaching staff
According to sources, Mike Hesson will serve as head of the coaching staff during the Birmingham Test. Hesson is also expected to take charge as Pakistan's Test head coach for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
The PCB is expected to issue an official announcement outlining the changes to Pakistan's Test coaching structure.
Salman Ali Agha released
Sources said Pakistan has also decided to release Salman Ali Agha ahead of the third Test and send him back home. Salman is expected to return to Pakistan alongside wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq.
Series context
England beat Pakistan at Lord's in the Second Test to claim the three-match series with one match remaining.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the imminent removal of Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from their coaching roles. — The tone is neutral and factual, reporting the decisions and changes without overt emotional language.
Facts Included:
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul.
The decisions were taken during a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London.
Sarfaraz and Gul will remain with the team for the third Test but are expected to be relieved of their responsibilities upon return to Pakistan.
Mike Hesson will serve as head of the coaching staff during the Birmingham Test.
Hesson is also expected to take charge as Pakistan’s Test head coach for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Pakistan has also decided to release Salman Ali Agha before the third Test.
Salman will return to Pakistan along with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq.
England beat Pakistan at Lord’s to claim the three-match series in the Second Test.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the upcoming departure of Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from their roles, framed as a decision by the PCB to 'part ways'.
Facts Included:
The Board (PCB) has decided to remove Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from their roles with the national Test team.
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman in London.
Sarfraz and Gul are expected to remain with the squad for the third Test before leaving their coaching positions.
The PCB is expected to issue an official announcement.
Pakistan have decided to release Salman Ali Agha ahead of the third Test and send him back home.
Salman Ali Agha is expected to return alongside Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq.
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ClaimThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul from their roles with the national Test team.
ClaimSarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul are expected to remain with the squad for the third Test before leaving their coaching positions after returning to Pakistan.
ClaimMike Hesson is expected to serve as head of the coaching staff during the Birmingham Test and take charge as Pakistan's Test head coach for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand.