Ramiz Raja says Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button after Lord's defeat

Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has criticised the board for the mid-series replacement of seven players and coaching staff following heavy Test defeats in England. He said Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button.

The PCB overhauled the Test squad ahead of the third Test at Birmingham, with five uncapped players among the seven replacements. The changes come after Pakistan's second consecutive heavy defeat left them facing an uphill task in the series.

Raja said the selections reflect desperation rather than considered planning. Pakistan will need to regroup quickly before the series finale at Edgbaston.