PCB Terminates Test Coach Azhar Mahmood’s Contract Early Amid Team Restructuring

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has prematurely ended the contract of national Test team head coach Azhar Mahmood just three months before it was due to expire, a major decision announced today as part of the board’s ongoing efforts to restructure and revitalise Pakistan’s Test cricket strategy amid inconsistent results and shifting priorities, with officials indicating that fresh leadership will be sought ahead of upcoming international assignments to bring new direction and tactics to the long-format side; the move has sparked widespread discussion among fans and analysts about the future course of Pakistan’s Test programme and how the change might influence team morale and selections in the lead-up to major series next year.