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

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has pointed to the reasons that have contributed to Test matches finishing quickly more often during this decade and referred to the advent of T20 cricket and changes in the nature of pitches due to the points-driven ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

The controversy surrounding former Pakistan captain Imran Khan's sons and their interview with Michael Atherton has revealed another dimension to the issue.

Imran Khan's sons made some glaring revelations in an interview during the second Test between Pakistan and England at Lord's.

Imran Khan Sons Interview: During the second Test at Lords, PCB reportedly asked Sky Sports not to air an interview with Imran Khan's sons, threatening a walkout, but the broadcast proceeded as scheduled.

Michael Atherton was one of the 21 former cricketers who wrote a letter to the Pakistan government with a request of "humane treatment" for Imran Khan.

Brendon McCullum will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up but England are now looking for both a new Test coach and captain ahead of next month's series with Pakistan.

Ben Stokes's shock decision to announce his international retirement in the middle of a Test match left former England skipper Michael Atherton asking, "why and why now?".

Pakistan's poor run in the T20 World Cup 2026 continued as they failed to qualify for the semi-finals.

India will be taking on England in the semi-final match of T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday in Mumbai.