Pakistan Cricket Board investigates players over indiscipline during England tour

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched an investigation into the disciplinary issues of its players on the ongoing tour of England. Pakistan’s tour has been marred by several controversies, and things have only gone downhill as they’re trailing 0-2 in the three-match series.

PCB is keen on taking strict action against its players, following media reports of indiscipline and conduct. The allegations are being reviewed internally under PCB regulations, revealed the board’s media director Amir Mir.

“The PCB has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally. The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedures. The process is being conducted under PCB regulations, ensuring that all concerned individuals are given due consideration,” PCB’s media director Amir Mir said on social media.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally. The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedures. The process is being…

— Amir Mir (@AmirMirpcb) September 7, 2026

The update comes in the aftermath of a major overhaul to the Pakistan squad as the PCB made seven changes, following their 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord’s. Senior players such as Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha have been released from the team, along with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. In their place, Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke have come in as interim coaches. 

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has also said that the board will launch an investigation into the team’s poor performances, mentioning that the poor performances are also due to many factors other than on-field performance.

"We have had a discussion to ascertain the reasons behind it [team's poor performances]. They include factors beyond performance, and we will get to the bottom of it,” Naqvi told Geo News.

Third Test begins on September 9

According to Cricinfo, the radical changes to the coaching staff have come about after a reported standoff between the touring selection committee comprising head coach Sarfaraz and captain Babar Azam, and the PCB's director of high performance, Aaqib Javed, and one of four selectors, as Javed has also criticised Sarfaraz for his selectorial choices.

He had also promised to launch an investigation against Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, who did not come out to bat after picking up a calf tear on the first day of the second Test. Aaqib believed Imam should have batted and echoed Naqvi's statement about a lack of discipline. Meanwhile, Pakistan are currently training in Birmingham for the third Test, which begins on September 9.