Visitors Pakistan replaced seven players and their head coach on Monday, after suffering two heavy losses to England in their ongoing three-Test series.
Babar Azam said Pakistan's sweeping squad changes came as a surprise, defended the team's selection decisions, urged a fearless approach at Edgbaston, while the PCB launched disciplinary inquiry.
Babar Azam's fever adds to Pakistan's mounting troubles before the Edgbaston Test, with the PCB overhauling the squad and coaching staff after England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Pakistan's axed players were summoned to attend a meeting with King Charles amid PCB fears over a low turnout.
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the men's national selection committee and as a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy.
Afridi made the announcement of his ill health on Twitter.
Zafar was the brother of Pakistan international player Akhtar Sarfraz.
Rashid Latif confirmed the news and asked everyone to pray for Riaz Sheikh's departed soul.
Former Pakistani cricketer Taufeeq Umar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Umar said the symptoms are mild and he is self-isolating at home.
Afridi was the third Pakistan cricketer to test positive for the virus after Taufeeq Umar and Zafar Sarfaraz. After that, ten more Pakistan team players have been diagnosed with the virus before their tour of England.
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A Pakistani court on Wednesday charged six para military officials and a civilian of murder and terrorism for the killing of an unarmed 19-year-old youth Sarfaraz Shah in a public park in Karachi, an incident that aroused nationwide outrage.
Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.
Skipper Sami Aslam (108) made a magnificent century as Pakistan colts held on to their nerves to pull off a narrow two-wicket win over India in the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai.
