Babar surprised by PCB sacking Sarfraz, sending players home
By The BriefBrief
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said he was surprised by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to sack head coach Sarfraz Ahmed and dismiss bowling coach Umar Gul after Pakistan’s 194-run defeat against England at Lord’s. The PCB also sent seven players back home following the loss, before Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke took over for white-ball coaching roles.
WHO:Babar Azam
WHAT:Babar Azam reacts that he was surprised by the PCB’s coaching changes and sending seven players home after the England defeat at Lord’s.
WHEN:Sep 8, 2026
WHERE:Pakistan
WHY:The reaction followed Pakistan’s defeat against England at Lord’s, after which the PCB removed Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul and sent seven players back home.
