Former captain Mohammad Yousuf quit as a Pakistan selector "for personal reasons" on Sunday, just a week before the team begin a home Test series against England.

Mohammad Yousuf has unexpectedly resigned, leaving the team in a difficult position as they prepare for this high-stakes PAK vs ENG Test series.

Yousuf’s resignation came only five days after Pakistan named its squad for the first test against England, starting at Multan on Oct. 7. Yousuf was one of the four members of the selection committee that also includes former test cricketer Asad Shafiq, test head coach Jason Gillespie and test captain Shan Masood.

England fast bowler Josh Hull will miss the test tour of Pakistan due to a thigh injury, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Pakistan has retained Shan Masood as its captain for the opener of the three-test home series against England and recalled left-arm spinner Noman Ali.

Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf resigned as the men's cricket team selector, citing personal reasons. Yousuf was appointed as the selector in March 2024.

Pakistan face England in a three Tests starting on October 7 in Multan after being stunned by Bangladesh 2-0 at home this month. The country's cricket has been in turmoil off the field, with coaches sacked and selectors resigning after a string of recent losses.

England fast bowler Josh Hull will miss the test tour of Pakistan due to a thigh injury, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday. Hull was ruled out of the ongoing one-day series against Australia due to the injury sustained during his test debut against Sri Lanka this month.

Shortly after, a PCB statement thanked Yousuf for his services, saying he had "voluntarily stepped down…to focus on other key responsibilities within the cricket board". Yousuf

After only six months in charge, Mohammad Yousuf has stepped down as chief selector for the Pakistan cricket team.