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Pakistan Drops Seven Players and Sacks Head Coach After England Defeat

Pakistan's cricket team has undergone a dramatic overhaul after a heavy Test series loss to England, dropping key players and removing the head coach, sparking fierce debate about leadership and selection.

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Pakistan drops seven players, releases head coach after defeat

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Seven players and two coaches dropped after England series loss

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Rizwan, Imam among seven players sent home

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Shahid Afridi calls shake-up 'most shocking decision ever'

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Selector Misbah-ul-Haq resigns amid turmoil

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PCB seeks answers over squad picks as chaos grows

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