Misbah-ul-Haq Resigns As Pakistan Selector Amid Test Squad Upheaval
Former Pakistan captain **Misbah-ul-Haq** has officially resigned from his position on the national selection committee following a massive mid-series squad shake-up. The high-profile exit arrives at a time of deep turmoil for Pakistan cricket, sparked directly by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s radical decision to overhaul the Test team right in the middle of their series against England.
Misbah-ul-Haq Steps Down Now
The drastic internal changes saw seven players sent home in an unprecedented mid-series cull, alongside the appointment of Mike Hesson to coach the Test side. This sudden management shift and player exodus triggered fierce backlash from former cricketing greats across the region, deepening the crisis surrounding the national setup.
Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi did not hold back, publicly labeling the sweeping changes as the most shocking selection decision in the history of Pakistan cricket. Meanwhile, former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja fiercely criticized the board for hitting the panic button, warning that such chaotic leadership fosters a selfish team environment.
The abrupt departure of Misbah-ul-Haq leaves the Pakistan selection committee in further disarray as the board struggles to contain the fallout. With mounting pressure on PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, the national team faces an uphill battle to restore stability ahead of their upcoming international fixtures.
