The PCB's mass sackings have put Pakistan cricket on high alert ahead of the third and final Test against England in Birmingham.

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Calls have been made for Babar Azam to resign from his position as Test captain after the PCB's mass sackings.

The PCB offloaded seven players and some members of the team management, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, following the 194-run loss to England in the Lord's Test last week.

The report added that the PCB has also expressed concerns over wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan's discipline and could take strict action against him in the future.

The series in New Zealand will be crucial to India's hopes of reaching next year's World Test Championship (WTC) final, with every game now a must-win for the Shubman Gill-led side.

The review meeting, which was originally planned after India's dismal tour of Ireland and the UK, was postponed due to the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Rohit Sharma, 39, has expressed his desire to play at next year's ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, but reports have emerged that the BCCI and the selectors are not on the same page over his future.

Hampshire said the decision was taken following "feedback from our staff and supporters", given the player's controversial past.

The BCCI announced India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Bumrah included, subject to clearance from the CoE. Hardik, on the other hand, did not find a place in the team.

Placed at the bottom of the points table in the World Test Championship, Pakistan lost the opening Test to England by an innings and 103 runs at Leeds and the second Test at Lord's by 194 runs.

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