Pakistan has initiated an investigation into discipline and conduct during their tumultuous tour of England, following a series of incidents that have raised eyebrows. A spokesperson for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Monday that the inquiry is currently in progress, with reports indicating that two players had their mobile phones confiscated as part of this investigation.

This inquiry comes on the heels of the PCB removing seven players from the touring party after the team suffered a 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord’s, putting them down 2-0 in the series with one Test remaining.

Key details include:

• The investigation aims to address concerns raised by media reports regarding player conduct.
• Imam-ul-Haq has faced significant criticism from the PCB and fans alike, primarily due to his inability to bat in either innings of the Lord’s defeat, attributed to a low-grade calf injury.
• Aaqib Javed, Pakistan’s director of high performance, expressed disappointment in Imam's injury, questioning its severity and suggesting that he should have attempted to play.

In addition to the ongoing investigation, the upheaval has also led to nine players being fined during Pakistan’s recent tour of the Caribbean for violating restrictions by leaving the designated Player and Match Officials Areas to watch the Fifa World Cup final.

Sarfraz Ahmed has been relieved of his duties as head coach, with Mike Hesson stepping in from his previous role with the white-ball team. Ashley Noffke, the newly appointed bowling coach, addressed the situation, emphasizing the distractions that often surround the team, which are frequently beyond the players' control.