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The trio is now expected to appear before a committee to address their conduct during recent tours of the West Indies and England. Beyond these allegations, performance-related issues also clouded the futures of the players involved. Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batter, struggled for form, managing only 61 runs across four innings, while his shot selection and tactical awareness during the Lord’s Test drew criticism. Imam-ul-Haq also faced questions regarding his commitment after a calf strain prevented him from batting in either innings at Lord’s, while Agha, who captained the side in the first Test, was dropped for the second match before being sent home.
Structural changes and selection fallout
The wider squad changes were influenced by the recommendations of interim red-ball head coach
The fallout has extended to the PCB’s selection committee, which is currently under immense pressure. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly planning a comprehensive restructuring of the board’s cricketing operations. This initiative has already seen selector Misbah-ul-Haq tender his resignation following the issuance of a show-cause notice by the board. The PCB has demanded that members of the selection and advisory committees explain the criteria used for the inclusion of Rizwan and Imam in the Test squad for the current tours.
Further uncertainty surrounds the future of senior selector Aaqib Javed, whose position is considered at risk as part of the board's broader cleanup efforts. With the England series nearing its conclusion, the PCB is expected to announce a new selection committee, marking a definitive shift in the team's management and personnel strategy as they look to move past the recent series disappointment.
