Ramiz Raja says Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button after Lord's defeat
Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja criticises the board for hitting the panic button with seven player changes after the 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.
CricHubb Take
The panic button assessment suggests the board is prioritising short-term optics over the long-term stability needed to rebuild after consecutive series defeats.