Pakistan crisis deepens after Lord’s rout: Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq set to return home
Pakistan's cricket team faces internal turmoil following consecutive losses in their England Test series, leading to the decision to send players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq home. The Pakistan Cricket Board is under pressure to address poor performance and media scrutiny.
Why it matters
The crisis highlights the intense public and political pressure surrounding national sports teams in Pakistan and the potential for major management restructuring.
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.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in