Pakistan Sacks Coach, Drops Players After England Series Loss; Labuschagne Axed From Australia ODI Squad

Pakistan's cricket team is undergoing a significant shake-up following their defeat in the Test series against England. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and seven players have been sent home before the third Test, with white-ball coach Mike Hesson stepping in to lead the team. This decision comes after Pakistan lost the series 2-0, with the second Test ending in a 194-run loss at Lord's.

In Australia, Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the ODI squad for upcoming tours to Zimbabwe and South Africa. While chief selector George Bailey indicated that Labuschagne remains in contention for Test matches, his exclusion from the white-ball setup, especially with an eye on next year's ODI World Cup, signals a challenging period for the batter's international career.