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.

By Ian OmoroFollowing scans on his hamstring injury on Wednesday, England captain Ben Stokes is "on course" to play in the Test series in Pakistan. Since he tore his hamstring while playing for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred on August 11,

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.

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 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.

Mohammad Yousuf resigned as Pakistan cricket selector on Sunday due to personal reasons. Yousuf’s resignation came only five days after Pakistan named its squad for the first test against England, starting at Multan on Oct.

Test series at home against England, selector Mohammad Yousuf has stepped down from the post citing personal reasons.