Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq face domestic setback after cybercrime summons as Pakistan turmoil deepens

Off-field troubles mount

Pakistan's off-field turmoil shows no sign of easing. Mohammed Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, recently at the centre of a cybercrime summons, now face a setback on the domestic cricket front as well, according to TOI's coverage — a fresh blow for two of Pakistan's most established batters.

The blame game continues

As Pakistan searches for answers, a former PCB chief selector has blamed Imran Khan's domestic overhaul for the country's cricketing downfall, recalling how the former prime minister “rejected it outright”.

Hesson keeps the door open; Shaheen returns

Amid the upheaval, Mike Hesson has put himself forward as a potential option for Pakistan's Test setup, saying “I'd be open to it” as he eyes the role. There was at least one positive on the field, with Shaheen Shah Afridi making his return to red-ball cricket.