PCB releases Salman Ali Agha from Pakistan squad ahead of ENG vs PAK 3rd Test at Edgbaston: Reports

Pakistan could make several changes to their squad ahead of the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston. Reports from Pakistan suggest that the team management is considering a major overhaul after another heavy defeat in the series. As many as six domestic performers could be added to the squad, while some senior players may be sent home.

One of the names linked with a possible exit is Salman Ali Agha. Reports also suggest that white-ball coach Mike Hesson could take charge of the Test team for the final match. Mohammad Rizwan is reportedly set to return home after a poor run with the bat, while Imam-ul-Haq could also leave the squad as he continues to recover from his calf injury.

However, there has been no official confirmation from the Pakistan team or the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding Salman Ali Agha’s reported removal. The news has started trending on social media, but fans will have to wait for an official update from the PCB before the development can be confirmed.

Salman Ali Agha’s reported release from Pakistan’s Test squad has created questions ahead of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not officially confirmed his release or issued any media statement about the development so far. Salman captained Pakistan in the first Test against England but was dropped from the playing XI for the second Test.

Some media reports have claimed that former Pakistan coach Aqib Javed advised the team management, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, to make changes to the playing XI for the second Test. Salman was one of the players left out of the team, and reports now suggest that he may not travel with the squad to Birmingham for the final Test.

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Salman has had a difficult Test series against England so far. He has played one innings and scored 25 runs at an average of 12.50, with a highest score of 25. He has also taken five catches in the series. However, with no official confirmation from the PCB, the exact reason behind his reported release remains unclear.

Pakistan’s squad reshuffle has continued after Mohammad Rizwan was reportedly sent home and Imam-ul-Haq faced fitness concerns during the Lord’s Test. Rizwan’s recent batting form has come under scrutiny, while Imam left the field after tea on the opening day and did not return. Salman Ali Agha replaced him as a substitute fielder.

Saim Ayub and Arafat Minhas are among the players reportedly called up to the squad, while other replacements are expected to join after their visas are cleared. Imam’s injury also prevented him from batting in Pakistan’s first innings at Lord’s, further weakening the team’s batting line-up.

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The changes come after Pakistan were outplayed in both Tests of the series. England won the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs before securing a 194-run victory at Lord’s to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. Pakistan were bowled out for 110 and 194, with England’s pace attack repeatedly exposing their problems against seam bowling.

Mike Hesson set to take charge as Pakistan look for redemption after losing the series

Pakistan are looking for redemption in the third and final Test against England after losing the series 2-0. The team were bowled out for just 110 in the first innings at Lord’s and then managed only 194 while chasing 389. With England already holding an unassailable lead, Pakistan will now look to end the series on a positive note.

According to reports, Mike Hesson is set to take charge of the Pakistan Test side for the final match at Edgbaston. Hesson is currently Pakistan’s white-ball head coach and has reportedly been brought into the Test setup. Sarfaraz Ahmed could remain with the squad, but his position as red-ball coach is under scrutiny. The PCB, however, has not officially confirmed any coaching change.

Hesson and High-Performance Director Aqib Javed had already travelled to London before Pakistan’s heavy defeat at Lord’s. They were reportedly there for a dinner hosted by King Charles for the Pakistan team on September 2, along with other PCB officials. Pakistan now have just over a week to prepare for the third Test, which begins at Edgbaston on September 9.