Pakistan crisis deepens after Lord’s rout: Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq set to return home

Pakistan's Test crisis has taken another turn with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opening batter Imam-ul-Haq likely to be sent home from the ongoing England tour following back-to-back heavy defeats. Pakistan were comprehensively beaten in the first two Tests, losing the series opener at Leeds by an innings and 103 runs before suffering a 194-run defeat at Lord's. The results have left them at the bottom of the World Test Championship points table and intensified scrutiny on the team and its management. "It has been decided to send back Rizwan and Imam," Geo News reported, quoting a source. The touring Pakistan media in England has also reported a high-level meeting involving senior Pakistan Cricket Board officials following the Lord's defeat. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, COO Sumair Ahmed, PSL CEO Salman Naseer, former player and senior selector Aaqib Javed and limited-overs head coach Mike Hesson were reported to have attended the meeting.