--- title: "PCB set to remove Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from Test team roles" description: "Most outlets led with the decision to relieve Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from their coaching roles in the Pakistan Test team, noting it followed a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London. While some outlets briefly mentioned Mike Hesson as the likely replacement, others omitted this detail. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with minor variations in emphasis and additional context provided by a few outlets." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/5693-sarfaraz-umar-gul-to-be-relieved-of-coaching-after-third site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PCB set to remove Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from Test team roles sports · latest filing 1 Sep 2026, 12:21 AM PKT · 31 Aug – 1 Sep 2026 · 5 articles from 5 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the decision to relieve Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from their coaching roles in the Pakistan Test team, noting it followed a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London. While some outlets briefly mentioned Mike Hesson as the likely replacement, others omitted this detail. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with minor variations in emphasis and additional context provided by a few outlets. ## Same story from 5 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Times** — [Sarfraz, Umar Gul set to leave Pakistan Test team roles](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546123/sarfraz-umar-gul-set-to-leave-pakistan-test-team-roles/) · 1 Sep 2026, 12:21 AM PKT > LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to remove Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from Test team roles. Sources said the decision followed a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London. Sarfraz currently serves as head coach, while Umar Gul works as bowling coach. Both are expected to remain with the team for […] - **The Nation** — [PCB set to part ways with Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul after third Test](https://www.nation.com.pk/31-Aug-2026/pcb-set-part-ways-sarfraz-ahmed-umar-gul-third-test) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:32 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from their roles with the national Test team, according to sources. - **Dunya News** — [Sarfraz Ahmed, Umar Gul set to leave Pakistan Test team roles](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/970651-sarfraz-ahmed-umar-gul-set-to-leave-pakistan-test-team-roles) · 31 Aug 2026, 8:37 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > PCB reportedly decided to relieve Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from Pakistan Test team roles, while Mike Hesson is set to lead coaching duties. - **BOL News** — [Sarfaraz, Umar Gul to be relieved of coaching after third Test](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/sarfaraz-umar-gul-to-be-relieved-of-coaching-after-third-test/) · 31 Aug 2026, 7:01 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The decisions were taken during a meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PCB set to remove Sarfaraz, Umar Gul from Test coaching roles: reports](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/31-Aug-2026/pcb-set-to-remove-sarfaraz-umar-gul-from-test-coaching-roles-reports) · 31 Aug 2026, 6:11 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > LONDON – Important decisions were taken during a meeting chaired by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in London, according to sources. Reports said a decision has been made to relieve former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed of his responsibilities as head coach of the Test team. Bowling coach Umar Gul will also be removed […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Pakistan Cricket Board overhauls Test squad and coaching staff after two losses to England](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5713-pcb-releases-seven-players-from-pakistan-test-squa) · 1 Sep 2026 · 12 outlets · 2 developments · 75% related - [Former Pakistan cricketers criticise PCB decisions](https://harzaviya.com/stories/6237-former-pakistani-cricketers-question-removal-of-umar-gul) · 3 Sep 2026 · 2 outlets · 70% related 5 articles from 5 outlets, 31 Aug – 1 Sep 2026. 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