• •Cricinfo and BBC Sport both confirm the removal of seven players and the release of the head coach following the series defeat to England.
• •The squad has been bolstered by five uncapped players, plus the inclusion of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal to address performance gaps.
• •While reports indicate Mike Hesson is expected to take charge of the Test team, official confirmation of the long-term coaching structure remains pending.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated a radical squad overhaul, dropping seven players and removing its head coach following a series defeat to England. Both Cricinfo and BBC Sport report the move, though Cricinfo specifically highlights the addition of five uncapped prospects alongside Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal. While BBC Sport frames this as an extraordinary response to recent failures, the long-term viability of the leadership transition under Mike Hesson remains unconfirmed. Whether this tactical reset can stabilize the national side depends on how quickly the influx of inexperienced talent adjusts to international pressure.