'There is no stability!' – Mickey Arthur slams PCB over coaching change culture amid horrible performance in England Series

Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has criticised the PCB’s decision to make major changes to the Test squad and coaching staff ahead of the third Test against England. Reacting to the changes, Arthur said, “There is no stability!”

The PCB released seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Ali Agha, after Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s. The loss gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Pakistan have also released head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke have replaced them, with the new coaching staff set to take charge for the third Test at Edgbaston from September 9.

"Absolutely ridiculous decisions" — Arthur's full X post slamming PCB's constant reshuffling

Reacting to the PCB’s latest changes on X, Mickey Arthur called the decisions “Absolutely ridiculous” and criticised the board for constantly changing players, coaches and selectors. He said, “This is the reason they are in the mess they are in because they constantly chop and change players, coaches and selectors, and there is no stability!”

Arthur, who has previously coached Pakistan to the No. 1 spot in the Test rankings, stressed the importance of continuity and long-term planning. He added, “Planning, stability and structure = Consistent performance!!” The former coach believes Pakistan need more stability to build a consistent team.

Pakistan have struggled in the ongoing Test series against England, losing the first two matches. England won the first Test by an innings and 103 runs before beating Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord’s. The third and final Test will begin on September 9 in Birmingham.