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‘Fake news’: Aaqib Javed dismisses reports of resignation amid Pakistan cricket shake-up

Pakistan national selector Aaqib Javed has rejected circulating rumors regarding his departure from his post, labeling the claims untrue. Speculation mounted following Pakistan's 3-0 Test series sweep at the hands of England—which dropped the side to ninth position in the ICC Test standings—prompting PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi to consider sweeping changes to address the poor form.

Reports suggested Javed would be ousted after widespread disapproval over the mid-tour axing of seven squad members and two coaches, an upheaval that already saw Misbah-ul-Haq resign from the selection panel after receiving an official board inquiry.

Despite a spirited effort during the final Test at Edgbaston, Pakistan could not avert the sweep, and controversy compounded when omitted players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were called in by cybercrime investigators concerning dressing room information leaks. Additionally, national women's team mentor Wahab Riaz may potentially depart alongside backroom personnel following the Asian Games in Japan, though Riaz has issued no official comment.