Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has taken over the Test team following significant changes to the squad and coaching staff mid-series. These changes came after Pakistan suffered heavy defeats in the previous two Tests against England at Headingley and Lord's. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which is the governing body of cricket in Pakistan, decided to send seven players home and replace the head coach, Sarfaraz Ahmed, with Hesson. This move aims to improve Pakistan's performance in the ongoing series. Among the players sent home were several key figures, including senior batter Imam-ul-Haq, wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan, spinner Ali Usman, and fast bowlers Salman Ali Agha and Khurram Shahzad. The replacements brought in at short notice include only two players with prior Test experience: batters Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal. This reshuffling has created a new dynamic within the team, with Hesson now in charge of guiding the squad through the remaining matches. Hesson acknowledged the recent changes as "a little bit of chaos" but noted that the players have adapted well to the new circumstances. He expressed hope that the revised squad would perform better in the upcoming third Test against England, scheduled to start on September 9 at Edgbaston. The coach emphasized the importance of assembling a balanced team that can offer variety in the attack, a strength traditionally associated with Pakistan's cricketing style. Pakistan is known for its pace bowling, unique bowling actions, and effective spin bowling, which have often made their teams difficult to play against. Hesson's challenge now is to ensure that these strengths are maintained despite the upheaval. The upcoming Test is crucial for Pakistan as they look to regain momentum in the series and rebuild confidence after the recent setbacks.