Event Brief
Babar surprised by PCB sacking Sarfraz, sending players home
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: 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 08, 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.
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