Azhar Ali calls on Aaqib Javed to step aside over team performance

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1. 4 Sep 2026 76% related

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   Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie criticizes Aaqib Javed over team changes

   Most outlets reported that former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie urged Aaqib Javed to "look in the mirror" in response to recent changes in the national cricket team. Several also noted Gillespie’s criticism of the selection strategy and the impact on players, with some highlighting his comment that the team is "playing with fear." A few outlets, like the Business Recorder, emphasized the mid-series overhaul and its implications for stability. While the framing of Gillespie’s remarks was largely consistent, the weight given to specific concerns—such as communication issues or fear among players—varied slightly across the excerpts.

2. 3 Sep 2026 72% related

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   Azhar Ali criticises PCB over instability and lack of vision

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3. 2 Sep 2026 77% related

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   Saeed Ajmal calls for Aqib Javed's removal after Test series losses to England

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4. 2 Sep 2026 74% related

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   Aqib Javed blames Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed for England Test series defeat

   Most outlets reported that Aqib Javed held captain Babar Azam and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed accountable for the Test series loss to England, emphasizing their responsibility in team selection and strategy. The framing was largely consistent, with both headlines focusing on Javed’s criticism of leadership. ProPakistani included a brief mention of Aqib’s position at the PCB, while Dunya News focused more on the content of his critique.