Pakistan, Sept. 1 -- Misbah-ul-Haq has decided to step down from the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) selection committee, according to sources close to the former captain. Misbah has informed the cricket board about his decision and will complete his notice period before formally leaving the role. The development comes amid major changes to Pakistan's Test squad and coaching staff. The PCB is currently preparing for the third Test against England in Birmingham.

Meanwhile, the cricket board recently released seven players and two coaches from the Test squad. The released players include Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad. Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul were also remo...