Pakistan in crisis: internal tensions before 2026

The Pakistani cricket federation is going through a turbulent period ahead of the 2026 World Cup. A former player accuses tensions between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi of having weakened the national team. Recent setbacks, notably in England, have forced the PCB to undertake major restructuring: coaches dismissed, squads reorganized. Islamabad must quickly restore cohesion to hope to perform in North America.