Pakistan sack Sarfaraz Ahmed, send seven players home after England Test series defeat

Pakistan sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent seven squad members home on 31 August 2026 after defeats in the England Test series, including a 194-run loss at Lord’s and an innings defeat at Headingley.

White-ball coach Mike Hesson steps in.

England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.