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New Delhi . After continuous poor performances in the Test series against England, there is a big earthquake in the Pakistan cricket team. After the defeat in Lord's Test, the team management and Pakistan Cricket Board have taken such decisions which are being discussed rapidly in the cricket world. Pakistan has released 7 players simultaneously in the middle of the series, while the news of major changes in the coaching staff has also increased the ongoing turmoil within the team. Pakistan team is currently trailing 0-2 against England and the picture of the team seems to be completely changing before the third and final Test.

The biggest shock for Pakistan is that the players who have been dropped from the team include many experienced names. Salman Ali Aga, who had captained the Pakistan team in the first Test match in the absence of Babar Azam, has also been released. After captaining the first Test, he was dropped from the second Test and has now been sent back home before the third Test. Experienced wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam ul Haq have also been hit. Apart from these, Ali Usman, Amir, Jamal Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad have also been released from the team.

In place of these seven players, new faces have been included in the team, but here too a big challenge has arisen in front of the Pakistan team. Among the new players, there are five who have not yet made their debut in Test cricket. In such a situation, both experience and balance have become a big concern for Pakistan before the decisive and final match of the series. The team has already lost two matches against England and now the decision to enter the field with new players will be no less than a tough test for captain Babar Azam.

Even cricket experts are surprised by this turmoil in the Pakistan cricket team. Senior commentator Harsha Bhogle, reacting to the continuous changes taking place in Pakistan cricket, described the situation of the team as unusual. He expressed surprise that the player who captained in the first Test was dropped from the second Test and then was released from the team before the third Test. Along with this, due to change in the coaching staff and sudden exit of senior players, questions are being raised on the conditions within the team.

Now the biggest responsibility has fallen on the shoulders of captain Babar Azam. On one hand, Pakistan team is behind 0-2 in the series and on the other hand, frequent changes in the dressing room can affect the confidence of the players and the team combination. Babar will not only have to prepare a strong playing eleven with new players but will also have to maintain stability within the team. As captain, he will have to keep the players united and also focus on his individual performance because his bat has also not performed as per expectations on the England tour.

The third Test has become for Pakistan not just a match but a battle to save honour. After the retirement of seven players and entry of new faces, all eyes will be on Babar Azam's strategy. It will be interesting to see whether Pakistan allows this major reshuffle to become its weakness or on the strength of the enthusiasm of the new players, it makes a comeback against England and ends the series in a respectable manner.